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Mewkirk Family History

Mewkirk 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: Newkirk, Neikirk, Selkirk, Merrick, Newmark, Melnik, Mcguirk, Bewick

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Where is the Mewkirk family from?

You can see how Mewkirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewkirk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mewkirk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mewkirk family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mewkirk's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mewkirk families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Mewkirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewkirk 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mewkirk. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mewkirk. For the veterans among your Mewkirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewkirk lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewkirk 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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