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Messmore Family History

Messmore Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Messmer (compare Messamore).

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


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Where is the Messmore family from?

You can see how Messmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messmore family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Messmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Messmore family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Messmore's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Messmore families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messmore 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 Messmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messmore. 20% of Messmore men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Messmore women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messmore were Janitor and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Messmore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Messmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messmore 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Messmore. 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 854 military records available for the last name Messmore. For the veterans among your Messmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messmore lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Messmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Messmore in 1962 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messmore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messmore 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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