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Messink Family History

Messink 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: Messina, Messick, Messing, Tessin, Mossing, Meskin, Mensik, Messier

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Where is the Messink family from?

You can see how Messink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messink family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Messink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Messink families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Messink's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Messink families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Messink ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Messink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messink 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Messink. 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 70 military records available for the last name Messink. For the veterans among your Messink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messink lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Messink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Messink in 1962 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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