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Messcher Family History

Messcher 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: Mescher, Mesecher, Metscher, Messer, Messner, Reuscher, Kerscher

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Where is the Messcher family from?

You can see how Messcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Messcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Messcher families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Messcher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Messcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messcher 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 Messcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messcher. 100% of Messcher 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
    100%

What Messcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Messcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messcher 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Messcher. 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 9 military records available for the last name Messcher. For the veterans among your Messcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messcher lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Messcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Messcher in 1965 was 83, and 80 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messcher 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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