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Measton Family History

Measton 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: Easton, Beaston, Maston, Heaston, Meston, Meason, Manton, Seaton

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Where is the Measton family from?

You can see how Measton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measton family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Measton families living in Ayrshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Measton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Measton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measton 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 Measton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shop Lasder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Measton. 67% of Measton men worked as a Shop Lasder.

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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

  • Shop Lasder
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Measton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Measton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Measton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Measton. For the veterans among your Measton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measton

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