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Mehew Family History

Mehew Surname Meaning

see Mayhew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mehew family from?

You can see how Mehew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mehew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mehew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Mehew families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mehew's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Mehew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mehew 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 Mehew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mehew. 25% of Mehew men worked as a Hairdresser and 88% of Mehew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mehew were Farm Foreman and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    25%
  • Commercial Traveller
    25%
  • Electrician
    25%
  • Farm Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Mehew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mehew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mehew 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Mehew. 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 171 military records available for the last name Mehew. For the veterans among your Mehew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mehew lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mehew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mehew in 1972 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mehew 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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