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Messam Family History

Messam Surname Meaning

English: variant of Measham a habitational name from Measham in Leicestershire.

The place takes its name from the river Mease (from Old English mēos ‘marsh bog’) + Old English hām ‘village homestead’.

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


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Where is the Messam family from?

You can see how Messam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Messam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Messam families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Messam's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Messam families in 1891.
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What did your Messam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Messam. 50% of Messam men worked as an Incapacitated and 95% of Messam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messam were General Farm Labourer and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • General Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Messam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messam 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Messam. 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 136 military records available for the last name Messam. For the veterans among your Messam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messam lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Messam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Messam in 1974 was 70, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messam 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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