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Mewies Family History

Mewies Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Mewies family from?

You can see how Mewies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewies family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Mewies families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Mewies families living in Derbyshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mewies's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Mewies families in 1891.
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What did your Mewies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mewies. 80% of Mewies women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%

What Mewies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Mewies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewies 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mewies. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mewies. For the veterans among your Mewies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewies lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mewies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mewies in 1972 was 76, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewies 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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