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Messacar Family History

Messacar Surname 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: Messana, Messer, Messner, Messina, Messman, Messick, Messier, Massara

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Where is the Messacar family from?

You can see how Messacar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messacar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Messacar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Messacar families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Messacar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Messacar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messacar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Messacar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messacar 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Messacar. 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 54 military records available for the last name Messacar. For the veterans among your Messacar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messacar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Messacar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Messacar in 1965 was 73, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messacar 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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