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Mevil Family History

Mevil 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: Nevil, Bevil, Mei, Melis, Melin, Meis, Peil, Melia, Keil, Levin

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Where is the Mevil family from?

You can see how Mevil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mevil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Mevil families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Mevil families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Mevil's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Mevil families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mevil 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 45 census records available for the last name Mevil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mevil 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mevil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mevil. For the veterans among your Mevil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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