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Messiah Family History

Messiah 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: Messina, Messman, Messick, Messier, Mesich, Messing, Messa, Mensah

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Where is the Messiah family from?

You can see how Messiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messiah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Messiah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Messiah families living in Vermont. This was about 63% of all the recorded Messiah's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Messiah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messiah 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 Messiah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messiah. 38% of Messiah men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Messiah women worked as a Cook.

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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
    38%
  • Porter
    38%
  • Waiter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Messiah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Messiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messiah 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Messiah. 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 336 military records available for the last name Messiah. For the veterans among your Messiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messiah lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Messiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Messiah in 1964 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messiah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messiah 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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