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Maestri Family History

Maestri Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of maestro ‘master’ (from Latin magister); see Magistro.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maestri family from?

You can see how Maestri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maestri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Maestri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Maestri families living in Louisiana. This was about 35% of all the recorded Maestri's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Maestri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maestri 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 Maestri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maestri. 20% of Maestri men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Maestri women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maestri were Miner and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Miner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Machine Operator Dresser
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Maestri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maestri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maestri 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maestri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 456 military records available for the last name Maestri. For the veterans among your Maestri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maestri lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maestri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maestri in 1955 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maestri ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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