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Messnick Family History

Messnick 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, Lesnick, Mednick, Mesick, Resnick, Melnick, Essick, Merrick

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Where is the Messnick family from?

You can see how Messnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Messnick families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Messnick's in USA. New York had the highest population of Messnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Messnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Messnick. 50% of Messnick 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Messnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messnick 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Messnick. 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 31 military records available for the last name Messnick. For the veterans among your Messnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messnick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Messnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Messnick in 1962 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

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