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Mesteth Family History

Mesteth Surname Meaning

Native American: unexplained. It is found among the Sioux people (Lakota Dakota) mainly in SD.

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


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Where is the Mesteth family from?

You can see how Mesteth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesteth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mesteth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Mesteth families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mesteth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mesteth families in 1891.
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What did your Mesteth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mesteth. 72% of Mesteth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mesteth women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mesteth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mesteth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesteth 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mesteth. 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 99 military records available for the last name Mesteth. For the veterans among your Mesteth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesteth lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Mesteth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mesteth in 1972 was 73, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesteth 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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