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Messemore Family History

Messemore 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: Messamore, Messmore, Messore, Messer, Passmore, Kennemore, Elsmore

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Where is the Messemore family from?

You can see how Messemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messemore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Messemore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Messemore families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Messemore's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Messemore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messemore 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 Messemore ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farm Work
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Messemore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Messemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messemore 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Messemore. 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 42 military records available for the last name Messemore. For the veterans among your Messemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messemore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Messemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Messemore in 1968 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messemore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messemore 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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