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Mevis Family History

Mevis 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: Melis, Meis, Levis, Bevis, Mervis, Revis, Nevis, Tevis, Mavis, Reis

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Where is the Mevis family from?

You can see how Mevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mevis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mevis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mevis families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mevis's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Mevis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mevis 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 Mevis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mevis. 34% of Mevis men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Mevis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mevis were Shipping Clerk and House Girl.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • House Girl
    29%

What Mevis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mevis 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Mevis. 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 274 military records available for the last name Mevis. For the veterans among your Mevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mevis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mevis in 1965 was 71, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mevis 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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