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Messter Family History

Messter 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: Messer, Meister, Messner, Mester, Meester, Messier, Messmer, Messler

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Where is the Messter family from?

You can see how Messter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Messter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Messter families living in Rhode Island. This was about 83% of all the recorded Messter's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Messter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messter 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 99 census records available for the last name Messter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messter 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Messter. 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 19 military records available for the last name Messter. For the veterans among your Messter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1976, in the United States, Messter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Messter in 1964 was 90, and 82 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messter 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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