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Messeri Family History

Messeri 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, Messerli, Tesser, Messner, Dessert, Lesser, Mester, Meiser

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Where is the Messeri family from?

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

What did your Messeri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messeri. 100% of Messeri men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Messeri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messeri 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Messeri. 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 31 military records available for the last name Messeri. For the veterans among your Messeri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messeri lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Messeri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Messeri in 1970 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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