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Mewan Family History

Mewan 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: Megan, Dewan, Mehan, Lewan, Mcewan, Ewan, Bean, Dean, Mohan, Man

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Where is the Mewan family from?

You can see how Mewan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewan family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mewan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mewan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mewan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mewan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Mewan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mewan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mewan. For the veterans among your Mewan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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