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Memler Family History

Memler 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: Medler, Demler, Semler, Meller, Emler, Kemler, Memmer, Mehler, Hemler

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Where is the Memler family from?

You can see how Memler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Memler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Memler families living in Virginia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Memler's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Memler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Memler 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 Memler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Memler. 100% of Memler men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Memler women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Memler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Memler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memler 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Memler. 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 154 military records available for the last name Memler. For the veterans among your Memler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Memler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Memler in 1966 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Memler 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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