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Mepstead Family History

Mepstead Surname Meaning

variant of Maxted.

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


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Where is the Mepstead family from?

You can see how Mepstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mepstead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mepstead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Mepstead families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mepstead's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mepstead families in 1891.
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What did your Mepstead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mepstead. 100% of Mepstead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mepstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mepstead 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Mepstead. 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 75 military records available for the last name Mepstead. For the veterans among your Mepstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mepstead lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mepstead

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