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Messiana Family History

Messiana 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, Messana, Messman, Messano, Messing, Mossman, Mesman

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Where is the Messiana family from?

You can see how Messiana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messiana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Messiana family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Messiana's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Messiana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messiana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Messiana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messiana 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Messiana. 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 13 military records available for the last name Messiana. For the veterans among your Messiana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messiana lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Messiana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Messiana in 1976 was 84, and 72 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messiana 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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