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Mewis Family History

Mewis Surname Meaning

see Muse.

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


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Where is the Mewis family from?

You can see how Mewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mewis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Mewis families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mewis's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mewis families in 1891.
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What did your Mewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mewis. 50% of Mewis men worked as a Gardener and 85% of Mewis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mewis were Brickworks Foreman and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Brickworks Foreman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Hosiery Waste Sorter
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%

What Mewis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewis 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 559 immigration records available for the last name Mewis. 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 314 military records available for the last name Mewis. For the veterans among your Mewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mewis in 1963 was 87, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewis 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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