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Messler Family History

Messler Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Messel near Darmstadt.

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


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Where is the Messler family from?

You can see how Messler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Messler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Messler families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Messler's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Messler families in 1891.
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What did your Messler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messler. 19% of Messler men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Messler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messler were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Secretary
    9%

What Messler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Messler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messler 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Messler. 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 Messler. For the veterans among your Messler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messler lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Messler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Messler in 1947 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messler 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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