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Messenbaugh Family History

Messenbaugh 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: Redenbaugh, Osenbaugh, Bedenbaugh, Meisenbach, Deffenbaugh

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Where is the Messenbaugh family from?

You can see how Messenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messenbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Messenbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Messenbaugh families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Messenbaugh's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Messenbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messenbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Messenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Messenbaugh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Messenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messenbaugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Messenbaugh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Messenbaugh. For the veterans among your Messenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Messenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Messenbaugh in 1982 was 71, and 82 in 1994.

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