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Messec Family History

Messec 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: Messer, Messex, Masse, Massey, Kessel, Jesse, Meise, Tesser, Meese

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Where is the Messec family from?

You can see how Messec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messec family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Messec families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Messec families living in Dorset. This was about 71% of all the recorded Messec's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Messec families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messec 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 Messec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messec. 67% of Messec 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Messec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Messec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messec 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Messec. 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 108 military records available for the last name Messec. For the veterans among your Messec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Messec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Messec in 1963 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messec 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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