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Measell Family History

Measell 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: Measel, Mansell, Gesell, Hensell, Lasell, Meisel, Munsell, Meixell

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Where is the Measell family from?

You can see how Measell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Measell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Measell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Measell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Measell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measell 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 Measell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Measell. 100% of Measell men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Measell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Measell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measell 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Measell. 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 103 military records available for the last name Measell. For the veterans among your Measell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Measell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Measell in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measell 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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