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Mistr Family History

Mistr Surname 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: Mistry, Miser, Mister, Master, Minter, Most, Maser, Mitro, Musto

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Where is the Mistr family from?

You can see how Mistr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mistr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mistr family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Mistr's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Mistr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mistr 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 Mistr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mistr. 34% of Mistr men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%
  • Partner
    23%

What Mistr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Mistr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mistr 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mistr. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mistr. For the veterans among your Mistr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mistr lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Mistr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mistr in 1970 was 60, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mistr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mistr 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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