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Measamer Family History

Measamer Name 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: Messmer, Messimer, Mesmer, Master, Messer, Easter, Maser, Meissner

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Where is the Measamer family from?

You can see how Measamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measamer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Measamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Measamer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Measamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Measamer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Measamer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Measamer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Measamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Measamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measamer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Measamer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Measamer. For the veterans among your Measamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measamer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Measamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Measamer in 1969 was 60, and 88 in 2004.

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