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Meewes Family History

Meewes 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, Mcewen, Meese, Meneses, Menges, Reeves, Drewes, Meeker, Meece

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Where is the Meewes family from?

You can see how Meewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meewes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meewes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Meewes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Meewes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Meewes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meewes 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 Meewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Apprentice Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meewes. 100% of Meewes men worked as an Apprentice Machinist.

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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

  • Apprentice Machinist
    100%

What Meewes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Meewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meewes 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Meewes. 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 77 military records available for the last name Meewes. For the veterans among your Meewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meewes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Meewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Meewes in 1963 was 77, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meewes 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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