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Measer Family History

Measer Surname Meaning

see Mesher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Measer family from?

You can see how Measer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Measer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Measer families living in London. This was about 90% of all the recorded Measer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Measer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Measer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Measer. 100% of Measer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Measer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measer 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Measer. 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 85 military records available for the last name Measer. For the veterans among your Measer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Measer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Measer in 1960 was 56, and 77 in 2001.

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