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Measmer Family History

Measmer 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: Messmer, Mesmer, Master, Messer, Easter, Maser, Meister, Messner

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Where is the Measmer family from?

You can see how Measmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Measmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Measmer families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Measmer's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Measmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measmer 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 Measmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Measmer. 67% of Measmer 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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Measmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Measmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measmer 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Measmer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Measmer. For the veterans among your Measmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measmer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Measmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Measmer in 1966 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measmer 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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