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Meamber Family History

Meamber 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: Kamber, Beaber, Amber, Meader, Bamber, Memmer, Melber, Beamer, Pember

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Where is the Meamber family from?

You can see how Meamber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meamber family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meamber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Meamber families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Meamber's in USA. California had the highest population of Meamber families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meamber 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 Meamber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meamber. 100% of Meamber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Meamber women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Meamber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Meamber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meamber 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Meamber. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Meamber. For the veterans among your Meamber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meamber lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meamber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Meamber in 1963 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meamber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meamber 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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