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Messak Family History

Messak 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: Messa, Messer, Maslak, Mestas, Massa, Sestak, Mesman, Messman, Lesiak

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Where is the Messak family from?

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

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Messak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messak 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Messak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Messak. For the veterans among your Messak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messak lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Messak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Messak in 1975 was 68, and 78 in 2003.

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