Messett Family History

Messett Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Massett, Mussett, Bessett, Messer, Russett, Hassett, Bessent, Dessert, Nesseth, Bessette

4,000 record(s) for Messett

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
283	Military Records
156	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
795	Member Trees

Where is the Messett family from?

You can see how Messett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Messett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Messett family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Messett's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Messett families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Messett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messett. 34% of Messett men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Messett women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messett were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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

34%

Farmer

23%

Automobile mechanic

23%

Clerk

23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Stenographer

60%

Housekeeper

40%

What Messett family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Messett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messett census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 156 immigration records available for the last name Messett. 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.

Military Records

There are 283 military records available for the last name Messett. For the veterans among your Messett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Messett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Messett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Messett in 1966 was 63, and 81 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.