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Messa Family History

Messa Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from messa ‘mass Christian religious service’. Hispanic: probably of Italian origin (see 1 above).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Messa family from?

You can see how Messa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Messa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Messa families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Messa's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Messa families in 1911.
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What did your Messa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messa. 25% of Messa men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Messa women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messa were Farmer and Finisher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Operator
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    37%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Finisher
    11%

What Messa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Messa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messa 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Messa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 608 military records available for the last name Messa. For the veterans among your Messa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Messa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Messa in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messa 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.

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