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Memphis Family History

Memphis 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: Morphis, Maphis, Melis, Meis, Mellis, Remis, Melhus, Cephas, Memoli

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Where is the Memphis family from?

You can see how Memphis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memphis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Memphis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Memphis families living in Mississippi. This was about 80% of all the recorded Memphis's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Memphis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Memphis 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 Memphis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Memphis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Memphis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memphis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Memphis. 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 219 military records available for the last name Memphis. For the veterans among your Memphis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memphis lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Memphis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Memphis in 1975 was 71, and 68 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Memphis 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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