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Messagie Family History

Messagie Name 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: Lestage, Lesage, Messier, Jessie, Resseguie, Messano, Passage, Magie

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Where is the Messagie family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messagie 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 Messagie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mattress Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messagie. 100% of Messagie men worked as a Mattress Maker. .

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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

  • Mattress Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Messagie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messagie 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Messagie. 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 7 military records available for the last name Messagie. For the veterans among your Messagie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messagie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Messagie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Messagie in 1966 was 70, and 76 in 2000.

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