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Measam Family History

Measam 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: Mcadam, Meas, Mesa, Mepham, Ceasar, Meacham, Meara, Mease, Malsam

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Where is the Measam family from?

You can see how Measam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Measam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Measam family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Measam's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Measam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Measam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Measam ancestors do for a living?

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

What Measam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Measam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measam 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Measam. 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 7 military records available for the last name Measam. For the veterans among your Measam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measam lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Measam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Measam in 1974 was 93, and 91 in 1985.

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