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Messerlian Family History

Messerlian 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, Kesselman, Wesselman, Musselman, Esselman, Messerly

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Where is the Messerlian family from?

You can see how Messerlian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messerlian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Messerlian families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Messerlian's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Messerlian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Messerlian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messerlian 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Messerlian. 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 Messerlian. For the veterans among your Messerlian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messerlian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Messerlian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Messerlian in 1961 was 57, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messerlian 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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