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Measaw Family History

Measaw 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: Meas, Besaw, Mesa, Versaw, Meadow, Mashaw, Ceasar, Meara, Mease

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Where is the Measaw family from?

You can see how Measaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measaw family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Measaw families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Measaw's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Measaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measaw 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 Measaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Measaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Measaw. 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 14 military records available for the last name Measaw. For the veterans among your Measaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measaw lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Measaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Measaw in 1970 was 43, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measaw 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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