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Memes Family History

Memes 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: Mewes, Nemes, Remes, Mees, Miles, Moses, James, Melis, Lees, Nemec

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Where is the Memes family from?

You can see how Memes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Memes families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Memes families living in Ayrshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Memes's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Memes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Memes 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 203 census records available for the last name Memes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memes 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Memes. 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 Memes. For the veterans among your Memes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Memes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Memes in 1969 was 65, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Memes 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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