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Origins of the Measure surname

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About the Measures

We have a total number of 445 records for people with the last name Measure.

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Where do most Measures live?

In 1921, most Measures lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Measures

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 390 records for the Measure surname. The oldest one dates back to 1194.

Who were Measures most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Measures.

What are the most common Measure first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Measure family members

Common jobs for Measures

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Measures in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Laundress

3

Cook Domestic Servant

2

Fur Worker

2

Housemaid Domestic

2

Common Male occupations for Measures in 1921
Butcher

6

Cabinet Maker

6

Baker

5

Ticket Writer

5

Tinsmith

4

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