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Memis Family History

Memis 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: Melis, Meis, Remis, Bemis, Reis, Lewis, Mei, Melin, Melia, Manis

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Where is the Memis family from?

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

What did your Memis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Memis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memis 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Memis. 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 18 military records available for the last name Memis. For the veterans among your Memis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Memis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Memis in 1969 was 89, and 78 in 2000.

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