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Messur Family History

Messur 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, Tesser, Mansur, Messner, Lesser, Mester, Meiser, Besser

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Where is the Messur family from?

You can see how Messur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Messur families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Messur family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Messur's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Messur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messur 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 124 census records available for the last name Messur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messur 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Messur. 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 10 military records available for the last name Messur. For the veterans among your Messur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messur lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1983, in the United States, Messur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Messur in 1965 was 69, and 81 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messur 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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