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Measey Family History

Measey Surname Meaning

see Maisey.

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


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Where is the Measey family from?

You can see how Measey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Measey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Measey families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Measey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Measey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measey 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 Measey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Measey. 50% of Measey men worked as a Gardener and 92% of Measey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Measey were General Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%

What Measey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Measey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measey 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Measey. 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 126 military records available for the last name Measey. For the veterans among your Measey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Measey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Measey in 1967 was 70, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measey 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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