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Messeman Family History

Messeman 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: Messman, Mossman, Kesselman, Mesman, Wesselman, Mersman, Mussman

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Where is the Messeman family from?

You can see how Messeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Messeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Messeman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Messeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Messeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Messeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messeman. 100% of Messeman women worked as a Presser. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Messeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messeman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Messeman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Messeman. For the veterans among your Messeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messeman lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Messeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Messeman in 1983 was 70, and 77 in 1993.

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