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Memory Family History

Memory Surname Meaning

English: variant of Mowbray.

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


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Where is the Memory family from?

You can see how Memory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Memory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Memory families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Memory families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Memory's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Memory families in 1911.
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What did your Memory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Memory. 38% of Memory men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Memory women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Memory were Carpenter and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Lawyer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Memory family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Memory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Memory 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Memory. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Memory. For the veterans among your Memory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Memory lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Memory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Memory in 1948 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Memory 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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