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Messex Family History

Messex Surname Meaning

Variant of Messick 1 a surname of unclear French origin.

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


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Where is the Messex family from?

You can see how Messex families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messex family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Messex families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Messex families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Messex's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Messex families in 1891.
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What did your Messex ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tiff Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messex. 27% of Messex men worked as a Tiff Miner.

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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

  • Tiff Miner
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

What Messex family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Messex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messex 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Messex. 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 110 military records available for the last name Messex. For the veterans among your Messex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messex lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Messex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Messex in 1949 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messex 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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