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Mewihsen Family History

Mewihsen 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: Meuwissen, Eisen, Meise, Meisel, Methven, Lewison, Wiesen, Meiser

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Where is the Mewihsen family from?

You can see how Mewihsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewihsen family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Mewihsen families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mewihsen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mewihsen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mewihsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewihsen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mewihsen. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mewihsen. For the veterans among your Mewihsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewihsen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1996, in the United States, Mewihsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mewihsen in 1954 was 68, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mewihsen 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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