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Messee Family History

Messee 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, Massee, Jessee, Messex, Masse, Massey, Kessel, Jesse, Meise

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Where is the Messee family from?

You can see how Messee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Messee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Messee family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Messee's in USA. California had the highest population of Messee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Messee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Messee. 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 14 military records available for the last name Messee. For the veterans among your Messee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messee lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Messee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Messee in 1969 was 92, and 73 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messee 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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