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Messar Family History

Messar 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: Messer, Massar, Messa, Melgar, Tesser, Cesar, Mestas, Massaro

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Where is the Messar family from?

You can see how Messar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Messar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Messar families living in Berwickshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Messar's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Messar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Messar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messar. 43% of Messar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Messar women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Road Hand
    20%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Messar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Messar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messar 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Messar. 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 72 military records available for the last name Messar. For the veterans among your Messar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Messar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Messar in 1962 was 81, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messar 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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