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Memmen Family History

Memmen 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: Mammen, Memmer, Lemmen, Hemmen, Lommen, Mesman, Oommen, Emmer, Hammen

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Where is the Memmen family from?

You can see how Memmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memmen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Memmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Memmen families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Memmen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Memmen families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Memmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memmen 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Memmen. 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 180 military records available for the last name Memmen. For the veterans among your Memmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memmen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Memmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Memmen in 1964 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Memmen 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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