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Messano Family History

Messano Surname Meaning

Italian (Campania): variant of Messana.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Messano family from?

You can see how Messano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Messano families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Messano families living in Wiltshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Messano's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Messano families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messano 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 Messano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messano. 55% of Messano men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    55%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Fisherman
    13%
  • New Worker
    9%

What Messano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Messano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messano 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Messano. 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 189 military records available for the last name Messano. For the veterans among your Messano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messano lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Messano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Messano in 1951 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messano 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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