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Messely Family History

Messely 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: Messerly, Messer, Massey, Kessel, Hessel, Meisel, Ressel, Vessey

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Where is the Messely family from?

You can see how Messely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Messely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Messely families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Messely's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Messely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messely 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 73 census records available for the last name Messely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messely 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Messely. 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 2 military records available for the last name Messely. For the veterans among your Messely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messely lifespan?

Average Messely life expectancy in 1978 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messely 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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