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Mevell Family History

Mevell 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: Levell, Revell, Jewell, Gesell, Sewell, Ezell, Wivell, Morell, Mowell

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Where is the Mevell family from?

You can see how Mevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mevell family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Mevell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mevell's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Mevell families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Mevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mevell 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mevell. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mevell. For the veterans among your Mevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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