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Meme Family History

Meme 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: Mee, Mele, Mule, Meng, Lee, Mole, More, Neve, Kemp, Mei

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Where is the Meme family from?

You can see how Meme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meme family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Meme families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Meme family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Meme's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Meme families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meme 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 Meme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meme. 100% of Meme men worked as a Loader.

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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

  • Loader
    100%

What Meme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Meme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meme 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Meme. 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 10 military records available for the last name Meme. For the veterans among your Meme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meme lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Meme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Meme in 1972 was 75, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meme 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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