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Mems Family History

Mems 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: Meis, Meas, Mims, Mess, Mees, Melms, Ems, Mews, Mers, Reis

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Where is the Mems family from?

You can see how Mems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mems family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mems families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Mems family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mems's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mems families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mems 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 Mems ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mems. 100% of Mems women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Mems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mems 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mems. 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 265 military records available for the last name Mems. For the veterans among your Mems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mems lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mems in 1967 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mems 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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