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Mestrow Family History

Mestrow Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mestre, Mastro, Strow, Mesaros, Mostrom, Ostrow, Metro, Merrow

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Where is the Mestrow family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mestrow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mestrow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Mestrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestrow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Mestrow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Mestrow. For the veterans among your Mestrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestrow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Mestrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mestrow in 1973 was 75, and 66 in 1993.

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