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Mebes Family History

Mebes Surname 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: Mewes, Debes, Mees, Miles, Moses, Melis, Lees, Meyer, Mabee, Meis

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Where is the Mebes family from?

You can see how Mebes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mebes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mebes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mebes family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mebes's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mebes families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mebes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mebes ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Mebes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mebes 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mebes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Mebes. For the veterans among your Mebes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mebes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mebes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mebes in 1965 was 80, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mebes 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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