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Messent Family History

Messent Surname Meaning

From the Old French female personal name Maissent, we trace its origins to Continental Germanic Mathasuent. The composition of this name is uncertain, particularly regarding its first element.

One possibility for the first element is *maþal-, meaning ‘speech’. Additionally, the second element *swinþ- translates to ‘strong’.

Another potential derivation could be from *Magisind or Megisend, where the first element *magan- suggests ‘power’.

In this interpretation, the second element remains *swinþ- ‘strong’ or even *sinþ- which means ‘journey’.

Therefore, the etymology of the name Maissent reflects a rich linguistic history encompassing themes of speech, strength, and power.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Messent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Messent families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Messent families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Messent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Messent families in 1891.
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What did your Messent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Corporation Bus Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Messent. 34% of Messent men worked as a Corporation Bus Driver and 77% of Messent women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messent were Retired and Dressmaker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Corporation Bus Driver
    34%
  • Agricultural Engineer
    34%
  • Retired
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 303 immigration records available for the last name Messent. 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 150 military records available for the last name Messent. For the veterans among your Messent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messent lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Messent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Messent in 1969 was 82, and 79 in 2001.

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