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Messiaen Family History

Messiaen 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: Messman, Messier, Messineo, Messimer, Meskimen, Messer, Messinger

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Where is the Messiaen family from?

You can see how Messiaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messiaen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Messiaen family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Messiaen's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Messiaen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messiaen 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 Messiaen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Factory Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messiaen. 100% of Messiaen women worked as a Factory Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    100%

What Messiaen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Messiaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messiaen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Messiaen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Messiaen. For the veterans among your Messiaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messiaen lifespan?

Average Messiaen life expectancy in 1978 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messiaen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messiaen 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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