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Measure Family History

Measure Surname Meaning

probably a reduced form of Measurer in which final -erer has been simplified to -er in Middle English.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Measure family from?

You can see how Measure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measure family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Measure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Measure families living in Essex. This was about 54% of all the recorded Measure's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Measure families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measure 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 Measure ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Measure. 100% of Measure 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%

What Measure family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Measure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measure 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Measure. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Measure. For the veterans among your Measure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measure lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Measure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Measure in 1952 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measure 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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