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Messich Family History

Messich 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: Messick, Mesich, Messina, Mensch, Metsch, Messier, Mesch, Messing

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Where is the Messich family from?

You can see how Messich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Messich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Messich families living in North Carolina. This was about 27% of all the recorded Messich's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Messich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messich 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 Messich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messich. 30% of Messich men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Messich women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messich were New Worker and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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What Messich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Messich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messich 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Messich. 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 101 military records available for the last name Messich. For the veterans among your Messich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Messich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Messich in 1963 was 75, and 67 in 2003.

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