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Messett Family History

Messett 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: Massett, Mussett, Bessett, Messer, Russett, Hassett, Bessent, Dessert

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Where is the Messett family from?

You can see how Messett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Messett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Messett family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Messett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Messett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messett 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 Messett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messett. 34% of Messett men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Messett women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messett were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Automobile Mechanic
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Messett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messett 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Messett. 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 283 military records available for the last name Messett. For the veterans among your Messett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Messett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Messett in 1966 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

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