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Messamore Family History

Messamore Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Messmer.

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


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Where is the Messamore family from?

You can see how Messamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messamore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Messamore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Messamore family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Messamore's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Messamore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messamore 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 Messamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messamore. 35% of Messamore 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
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Merchant
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

What Messamore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Messamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messamore 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Messamore. 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 313 military records available for the last name Messamore. For the veterans among your Messamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messamore lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Messamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Messamore in 1946 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messamore 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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