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Origins of the Messa surname

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About the Messas

We have a total number of 249 records for people with the last name Messa.

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Where do most Messas live?

In 1921, most Messas lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Messas

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 142 records for the Messa surname. The oldest one dates back to 1909.

Who were Messas most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Messas.

What are the most common Messa first names?

  • Joseph
  • John
  • Maria
  • Juana

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Common jobs for Messas

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Messas in 1921
Farmer

2

Farmers Wife

2

Annuitant

1

Copper Wife

1

Dairymaid

1

Common Male occupations for Messas in 1921
Farmer

4

Copper Miner

3

Farmer 10 Acres

2

Farmers Son

2

Gardener

2

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