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Mewhiney Family History

Mewhiney 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: Mewhinney, Mawhinney, Mcwhinney, Mcelhiney, Metheney, Whitney

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Where is the Mewhiney family from?

You can see how Mewhiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewhiney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mewhiney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mewhiney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mewhiney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mewhiney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mewhiney 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 Mewhiney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mewhiney. 100% of Mewhiney men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Mewhiney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Mewhiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewhiney 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mewhiney. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mewhiney. For the veterans among your Mewhiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewhiney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mewhiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mewhiney in 1966 was 84, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mewhiney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewhiney 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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