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Messig Family History

Messig 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: Essig, Messing, Lessig, Muessig, Messer, Haessig, Messina, Laessig

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Where is the Messig family from?

You can see how Messig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Messig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Messig family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Messig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Messig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Messig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messig. 25% of Messig men worked as a Salesman. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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What Messig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Messig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messig 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Messig. 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 160 military records available for the last name Messig. For the veterans among your Messig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messig lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Messig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Messig in 1954 was 63, and 83 in 2003.

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