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Measler Family History

Measler 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: Meisler, Easler, Mesler, Messler, Mealer, Keasler, Master, Messer

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Where is the Measler family from?

You can see how Measler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Measler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Measler families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Measler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Measler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measler 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 Measler ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Measler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Measler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Measler. 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 39 military records available for the last name Measler. For the veterans among your Measler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Measler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Measler in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measler 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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