This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Messey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Messey Family History

Messey 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: Messer, Massey, Vessey, Bessey, Mussey, Hessey, Mossey, Messex

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Messey family from?

You can see how Messey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Messey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Messey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Messey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Messey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Messey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messey. 36% of Messey men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Messey women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messey were Salesman and Teacher.

View Census Data for Messey | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Messey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Messey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Messey

Passenger Lists

There are 169 immigration records available for the last name Messey. 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.

View all Messey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 337 military records available for the last name Messey. For the veterans among your Messey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Messey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Messey family history

Discover More

What is the average Messey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Messey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Messey in 1964 was 79, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Messey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messey 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Messey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial