This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mewkill family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mewkill Family History

Mewkill 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: Meskill, Newbill, Merrill, Newill, Megill, Mill, Will, Jewell, Neill

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mewkill family from?

You can see how Mewkill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewkill family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mewkill families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mewkill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mewkill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mewkill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mewkill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Mewkill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewkill census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mewkill

Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Mewkill. 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.

View all Mewkill immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Mewkill. For the veterans among your Mewkill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mewkill military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mewkill family history

Discover More

What is the average Mewkill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Mewkill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mewkill in 1965 was 67, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mewkill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewkill 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mewkill family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial