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Mevius Family History

Mevius 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: Melius, Menius, Nevius, Melis, Meis, Levis, Melhus, Bevis, Levins

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Where is the Mevius family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mevius. 50% of Mevius men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mevius women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Mevius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Mevius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mevius 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Mevius. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mevius. For the veterans among your Mevius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mevius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mevius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mevius in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mevius 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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