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Meeuwes Family History

Meeuwes 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, Meeuwsen, Mcewen, Menzies, Meese, Peebles, Meneses, Menges

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Where is the Meeuwes family from?

You can see how Meeuwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meeuwes family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Meeuwes families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Meeuwes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Meeuwes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meeuwes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Meeuwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meeuwes 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Meeuwes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Meeuwes. For the veterans among your Meeuwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meeuwes lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Meeuwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Meeuwes in 1960 was 46, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meeuwes 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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