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Memmo Family History

Memmo 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: Lemmo, Mero, Merlo, Mello, Mumm, Temme, Emm, Demko, Hemme, Mamo

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Where is the Memmo family from?

You can see how Memmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memmo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Memmo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Memmo families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Memmo's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Memmo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Memmo 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 Memmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Memmo. 50% of Memmo men worked as a Barber and 50% of Memmo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Memmo were Photographer and Housework.

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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

  • Barber
    50%
  • Photographer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Memmo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Memmo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memmo 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Memmo. 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 134 military records available for the last name Memmo. For the veterans among your Memmo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memmo lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Memmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Memmo in 1959 was 37, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Memmo 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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