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Mewse Family History

Mewse Surname Meaning

see Muse.

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


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Where is the Mewse family from?

You can see how Mewse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mewse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Mewse families living in Northumberland. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mewse's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mewse families in 1891.
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What did your Mewse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mewse. 40% of Mewse men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Mewse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mewse were House ship Painter and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • House ship Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Mewse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mewse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewse 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Mewse. 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 210 military records available for the last name Mewse. For the veterans among your Mewse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Mewse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mewse in 1967 was 84, and 92 in 2001.

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