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Member Family History

Member 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: Memmer, Melber, Pember, Sember, Felber, Messer, Meyer, Kamber, Medler

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Where is the Member family from?

You can see how Member families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Member family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Member families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Member families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Member's in USA. New York had the highest population of Member families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Member surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Member. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Member 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Member. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Member. For the veterans among your Member ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Member lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Member life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Member in 1972 was 88, and 83 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Member 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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