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Measles Family History

Measles 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: Heasley, Meisler, Masley, Eales, Eagles, Beasley, Easley, Meals

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Where is the Measles family from?

You can see how Measles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Measles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Measles families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Measles's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Measles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measles 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 Measles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Measles. 27% of Measles men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Measles women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Measles were Manager and Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Driver
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Measles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Measles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measles 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Measles. 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 669 military records available for the last name Measles. For the veterans among your Measles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Measles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Measles in 1965 was 81, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measles 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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