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Mewha Family History

Mewha Surname Meaning

anglicized form of an unidentified Irish name perhaps Mac Aodha Mac Aoidh ‘son of Aodh’ (see McHugh).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mewha family from?

You can see how Mewha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Mewha families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Mewha families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mewha's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mewha families in 1891.
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What did your Mewha ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mewha. 100% of Mewha women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mewha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewha 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Mewha. 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 82 military records available for the last name Mewha. For the veterans among your Mewha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewha lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Mewha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mewha in 1955 was 46, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewha 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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