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Messerlie Family History

Messerlie 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: Messerli, Messerly, Messer, Esterline, Oesterle, Resseguie, Messore

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Where is the Messerlie family from?

You can see how Messerlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messerlie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Messerlie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Messerlie family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Messerlie's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Messerlie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messerlie 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 108 census records available for the last name Messerlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messerlie 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 Messerlie. 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 16 military records available for the last name Messerlie. For the veterans among your Messerlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messerlie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Messerlie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Messerlie in 1971 was 85, and 63 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messerlie 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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