Origins of the Messinger surname
About the Messingers
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Interesting facts about Messinger
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Messinger surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
Who were Messingers most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Messinger first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Messingers
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Messingers in 1921
Dressmaker
9
General Servant
5
House Servant
5
Cook
4
Domestic
3
Common male occupations for Messingers in 1921
Tallow Chandler
7
Farm Hands
6
Shipping And Receiving Clerks
6
Agricultural Labourer
5
Attendants
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