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Measter Family History

Measter 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: Master, Easter, Meister, Mester, Meester, Feaster, Peaster, Heaster

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Where is the Measter family from?

You can see how Measter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Measter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Measter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Measter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Measter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measter 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 Measter ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Measter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Measter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measter 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Measter. 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 15 military records available for the last name Measter. For the veterans among your Measter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Measter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Measter in 1963 was 61, and 92 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measter 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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