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Origins of the Mester surname

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About the Mesters

We have a total number of 273 records for people with the last name Mester.

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Where do most Mesters live?

In 1921, most Mesters lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Mesters

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 116 records for the Mester surname. The oldest one dates back to 1901.

Who were Mesters most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mesters.

What are the most common Mester first names?

  • John
  • Joseph
  • Mary
  • Anna

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Mester family members

Common jobs for Mesters

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mesters in 1921
Nurse

2

Cup Maker

1

Dress Maker

1

Dressmaker

1

Dyer's Clerkess

1

Common Male occupations for Mesters in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

5

Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations

4

Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen

3

Carpenter

2

Clerks

2

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