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Measner Family History

Measner 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: Messner, Reasner, Meisner, Mesner, Master, Messer, Easter, Maser

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Where is the Measner family from?

You can see how Measner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Measner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Measner families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Measner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Measner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measner 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 Measner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Measner. 56% of Measner men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Measner women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Measner were Farm Hand 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
    56%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Measner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Measner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measner 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Measner. 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 34 military records available for the last name Measner. For the veterans among your Measner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Measner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Measner in 1967 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measner 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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