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Messeck Family History

Messeck 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: Messick, Meseck, Messer, Mesick, Messex, Essick, Masse, Merrick

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Where is the Messeck family from?

You can see how Messeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messeck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Messeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 24 Messeck families living in Delaware. This was about 89% of all the recorded Messeck's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Messeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messeck 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 Messeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messeck. 50% of Messeck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Messeck women worked as a Housewife.

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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%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Messeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Messeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messeck 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Messeck. 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 81 military records available for the last name Messeck. For the veterans among your Messeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Messeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Messeck in 1962 was 82, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messeck 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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