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Messeder Family History

Messeder 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: Messer, Messner, Messier, Messenger, Messmer, Wesseler, Messimer

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Where is the Messeder family from?

You can see how Messeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messeder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Messeder families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Messeder families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Messeder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Messeder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Messeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Messeder. 100% of Messeder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Messeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Messeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messeder 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Messeder. 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 80 military records available for the last name Messeder. For the veterans among your Messeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messeder lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Messeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Messeder in 1971 was 61, and 78 in 2001.

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