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Messemer Family History

Messemer 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: Messmer, Messimer, Messer, Gensemer, Messner, Messier, Messenger

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Where is the Messemer family from?

You can see how Messemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messemer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Messemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Messemer family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Messemer's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Messemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messemer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Messemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messemer. 44% of Messemer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
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What Messemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Messemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messemer 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Messemer. 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 466 military records available for the last name Messemer. For the veterans among your Messemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messemer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Messemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Messemer in 1958 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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