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Messamaker Family History

Messamaker 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: Messmer, Messimer, Messamore, Messer, Messinger, Messner, Wanamaker

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Where is the Messamaker family from?

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

In 1940, Mining was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messamaker. 100% of Messamaker men worked as a Mining.

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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

  • Mining
    100%

What Messamaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Messamaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messamaker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Messamaker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Messamaker. For the veterans among your Messamaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messamaker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Messamaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Messamaker in 1971 was 86, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messamaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messamaker 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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