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Messing Family History

Messing Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a brazier from Middle High German messinc ‘brass’ (see Messinger ).

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


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Where is the Messing family from?

You can see how Messing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Messing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Messing families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Messing's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Messing families in 1891.
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What did your Messing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Messing. 84% of Messing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Duties
    17%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Messing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messing 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Messing. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Messing. For the veterans among your Messing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messing lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Messing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Messing in 1959 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messing 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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