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Messelheiser Family History

Messelheiser 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: Meisenheimer, Emenheiser, Meisenhelder, Melsheimer, Misenheimer

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Where is the Messelheiser family from?

You can see how Messelheiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messelheiser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Messelheiser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Messelheiser families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Messelheiser's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Messelheiser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Messelheiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messelheiser 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Messelheiser. 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 5 military records available for the last name Messelheiser. For the veterans among your Messelheiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messelheiser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Messelheiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Messelheiser in 1971 was 87, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messelheiser 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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