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Mewitt Family History

Mewitt Surname Meaning

see Mewett.

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


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Where is the Mewitt family from?

You can see how Mewitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mewitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Mewitt families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mewitt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mewitt families in 1891.
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What did your Mewitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mewitt. 100% of Mewitt 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 689 census records available for the last name Mewitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewitt 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Mewitt. 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 Mewitt. For the veterans among your Mewitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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