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Measor Family History

Measor Surname Meaning

see Mesher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Measor family from?

You can see how Measor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Measor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Measor families living in Sussex. This was about 59% of all the recorded Measor's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Measor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measor 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 Measor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Measor. 67% of Measor men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Measor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Fisherman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Measor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Measor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measor 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 293 immigration records available for the last name Measor. 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 377 military records available for the last name Measor. For the veterans among your Measor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Measor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Measor in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measor 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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