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Memos Family History

Memos 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: Lemos, Demos, Memon, Melis, Amos, Meis, Mero, Makos, Means, Milos

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Where is the Memos family from?

You can see how Memos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Memos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Memos family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Memos's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Memos families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Memos 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 Memos ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Memos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memos 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Memos. 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 21 military records available for the last name Memos. For the veterans among your Memos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Memos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Memos in 1966 was 32, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Memos 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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