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Mewett Family History

Mewett Surname Meaning

from a Middle English personal name Mewot apparently a diminutive of Mew (1).

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


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Where is the Mewett family from?

You can see how Mewett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mewett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Mewett families living in London. This was about 11% of all the recorded Mewett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mewett families in 1891.
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What did your Mewett 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 Mewett. 43% of Mewett men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Mewett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mewett were Postman and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Gardener (retired)
    29%
  • Postman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mewett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewett 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Mewett. 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 351 military records available for the last name Mewett. For the veterans among your Mewett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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