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Messbarger Family History

Messbarger 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: Mossbarger, Messinger, Weisberger, Hashbarger, Messenger, Rensberger

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Where is the Messbarger family from?

You can see how Messbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Messbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Messbarger families living in Ohio. This was about 81% of all the recorded Messbarger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Messbarger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messbarger 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 Messbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messbarger. 50% of Messbarger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Messbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Messbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messbarger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Messbarger. 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 94 military records available for the last name Messbarger. For the veterans among your Messbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messbarger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Messbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Messbarger in 1965 was 82, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messbarger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messbarger 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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