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Mephew Family History

Mephew 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: Nephew, Morphew, Mathew, Lehew, Mepham, Methe, Mayhew, Mcphee, Meche

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Where is the Mephew family from?

You can see how Mephew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mephew family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mephew families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mephew's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Mephew families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mephew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mephew 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mephew. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mephew. For the veterans among your Mephew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mephew 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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