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Messany Family History

Messany 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: Messano, Messana, Messina, Mesman, Messman, Essary, Messing, Messa

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Where is the Messany family from?

You can see how Messany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messany family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Messany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Messany family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Messany's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Messany families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messany 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 100 census records available for the last name Messany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messany 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Messany. 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 11 military records available for the last name Messany. For the veterans among your Messany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messany lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Messany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Messany in 1966 was 80, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messany 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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