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Messimer Family History

Messimer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a sexton churchwarden or verger (see Messmer Messner).

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


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Where is the Messimer family from?

You can see how Messimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Messimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Messimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Messimer families living in Channel Islands. This was about 59% of all the recorded Messimer's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Messimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Messimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Messimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Messimer. 30% of Messimer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Messimer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Messimer were Machinist and Secretary.

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%

What Messimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Messimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Messimer 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Messimer. 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 465 military records available for the last name Messimer. For the veterans among your Messimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Messimer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Messimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Messimer in 1954 was 41, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Messimer 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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