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Messan Family History

Messan 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: Mesman, Messman, Messano, Messa, Messana, Messer, Musson, Bressan

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Where is the Messan family from?

You can see how Messan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Messan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Messan families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Messan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Messan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Messan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Messan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messan 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Messan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Messan. For the veterans among your Messan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messan lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Messan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Messan in 2000 was 69, and 47 in 2002.

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