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Measels Family History

Measels 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: Meisels, Measel, Meisel, Feasel, Meals, Wessels, Meusel, Mease, Masel

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Where is the Measels family from?

You can see how Measels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measels family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Measels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Measels families living in Tennessee. This was about 44% of all the recorded Measels's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Measels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measels 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 Measels ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Measels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Measels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measels 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Measels. 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 152 military records available for the last name Measels. For the veterans among your Measels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measels lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Measels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Measels in 1955 was 44, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measels 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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