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Mebis Family History

Mebis Name 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: Melis, Meis, Reis, Lewis, Mei, Melin, Melia, Manis, Regis, Meise

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Where is the Mebis family from?

You can see how Mebis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mebis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mebis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mebis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mebis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mebis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mebis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mebis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Mebis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mebis 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mebis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mebis. For the veterans among your Mebis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mebis lifespan?

Average Mebis life expectancy in 1965 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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