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Messenkop Family History

Messenkop 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: Messenger, Messineo, Messano, Messer, Messinger, Bessent, Messner

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Where is the Messenkop family from?

You can see how Messenkop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messenkop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Messenkop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Messenkop families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Messenkop's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Messenkop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messenkop 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 134 census records available for the last name Messenkop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messenkop 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Messenkop. 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 21 military records available for the last name Messenkop. For the veterans among your Messenkop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messenkop lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Messenkop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Messenkop in 1970 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messenkop

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messenkop 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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