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Mewbern Family History

Mewbern 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: Mewborn, Newbern, Newborn, Melberg, Melber, Medbery, Newburn, Newberg

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Where is the Mewbern family from?

You can see how Mewbern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewbern family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mewbern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mewbern families living in Tennessee. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mewbern's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mewbern families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mewbern 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 151 census records available for the last name Mewbern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewbern 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mewbern. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mewbern. For the veterans among your Mewbern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewbern lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1969, in the United States, Mewbern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mewbern in 1955 was 25, and 68 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewbern 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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