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Mewharter Family History

Mewharter 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: Mewhorter, Mcwhirter, Mcwhorter, Mcwherter, Marter, Harter, Mehrer

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Where is the Mewharter family from?

You can see how Mewharter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewharter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mewharter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mewharter family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mewharter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mewharter families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Mewharter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewharter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mewharter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mewharter. For the veterans among your Mewharter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewharter lifespan?

Average Mewharter life expectancy in 1983 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewharter 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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