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Measel Family History

Measel Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Measel family from?

You can see how Measel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Measel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Measel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Measel families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Measel's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Measel families in 1891.
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What did your Measel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Measel. 45% of Measel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Measel women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Presser
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Measel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Measel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Measel 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Measel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 379 military records available for the last name Measel. For the veterans among your Measel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Measel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Measel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Measel in 1950 was 49, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Measel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Measel 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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