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Mewitz Family History

Mewitz 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: Dewitz, Meitz, Meditz, Metz, Beitz, Hewitt, Reitz, Moritz, Melito

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Mewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewitz 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mewitz. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mewitz. For the veterans among your Mewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewitz lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1997, in the United States, Mewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mewitz in 1989 was 77, and 41 in 1997.

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