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Messersmith Family History

Messersmith Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Messerschmidt.

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


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Where is the Messersmith family from?

You can see how Messersmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messersmith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Messersmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Messersmith families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Messersmith's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Messersmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messersmith 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 Messersmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messersmith. 20% of Messersmith men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Messersmith women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messersmith were Machinist and Waitress.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Messersmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Messersmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messersmith 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Messersmith. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Messersmith. For the veterans among your Messersmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messersmith lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Messersmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Messersmith in 1954 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messersmith 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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