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Measheaw Family History

Measheaw 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: Mashaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw, Mathew, Renshaw, Redshaw, Mcshea

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Where is the Measheaw family from?

You can see how Measheaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measheaw family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Measheaw families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Measheaw families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Measheaw's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Measheaw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measheaw 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 Measheaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Measheaw. 60% of Measheaw men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Measheaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Measheaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measheaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Measheaw. 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 5 military records available for the last name Measheaw. For the veterans among your Measheaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measheaw lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Measheaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Measheaw in 1987 was 80, and 54 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measheaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measheaw 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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