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![Show Contents]() Messick Surname History
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The ancestors of the Messick family brought their name to England in the wave of migration after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Messick is for a person employed in reaping or harvesting. The name can be traced to the Old French word messier, which meant harvester. Early Origins of the Messick familyThe surname Messick was first found in Lincolnshire where they were one of the noted families of the area. Roger Messer was the first on record in Lincolnshire, in 1172, a little over a century after the Conquest. In 1180 Erkenbald Messer was recorded in the same county. At about the same time Jacobus Mesoart was registered in Normandy. Early in their history a branch of this family moved to Scotland. Early History of the Messick familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Messick research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1273, 1296 and 1663 are included under the topic Early Messick History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Messick Spelling VariationsSpelling variations in names were a common occurrence in the eras before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate regularly changed the spellings of their names as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Messick have been found, including Messer, Mesher, Messor, Mersser, Masar, Messier, Meisser, Measure and many more. Early Notables of the Messick familyMore information is included under the topic Early Messick Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Messick RankingIn the United States, the name Messick is the 6,742nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Messick migration to the United States | + |
For many English families, the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. For such families, the shores of Ireland, Australia, and the New World beckoned. They left their homeland at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. Many arrived after the long voyage sick, starving, and without a penny. But even those were greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. Numerous English settlers who arrived in the United States and Canada at this time went on to make important contributions to the developing cultures of those countries. Many of those families went on to make significant contributions to the rapidly developing colonies in which they settled. Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Messick were among those contributors:
Messick Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Edwardo Messick, aged 42, who arrived in America, in 1894
Messick Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Milton S. Messick, aged 44, who arrived in America, in 1904
- Mrs. F.T. Messick, who arrived in America, in 1907
- Samuel Messick, aged 28, who arrived in America from London, England, in 1907
- L. Frank Messick, who arrived in America, in 1907
- George Andrew Messick, who arrived in America, in 1910
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Messick (post 1700) | + |
- Jill Sobel Messick (1967-2018), American film producer, known fort Masterminds (2016), Bad Judge (2014-2015) and Baby Mama (2008)
- Ruth Ann Messick, American Democratic Party politician, Presidential Elector for Delaware, 2000
- Ray B. Messick, American politician, Mayor of Goshen, Indiana, 1956-59
- Lena N. Messick, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Delaware, 1928
- J. B. Messick, American politician, Mayor of Baker City, Oregon, 1929, 1935-37
- Charles Edward Messick, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for West Virginia State House of Delegates 49th District, 2010
- Samuel J. Messick III (1931-1998), American psychologist professor
- Dalia Messick (1906-2005), American comic strip artist who used the pseudonym Dale Messick, creator of Brenda Starr
- Donald Earl "Don" Messick (1926-1997), American voice actor best known for his work for Hanna-Barbera, specifically his voices for Scooby-Doo, Bamm-Bamm Rubble and Hoppy in The Flintstones
- John Decatur Messick (1897-1993), American academic, 5th President of the East Carolina Teachers College (1947-1959)
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Messick migration to the United States 
