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Measimer Family History

Measimer 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: Messimer, Messier, Messmer, Mesmer, Missimer, Master, Messer

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Where is the Measimer family from?

You can see how Measimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measimer family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Measimer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Measimer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Measimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Measimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measimer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Measimer. 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 55 military records available for the last name Measimer. For the veterans among your Measimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measimer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Measimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Measimer in 1967 was 48, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measimer 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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