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Mews Family History

Mews Surname Meaning

German and English: variant of Mewes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Mews families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mews family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mews families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Mews families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mews's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mews families in 1911.
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What did your Mews ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mews. 100% of Mews men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mews 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mews. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mews. For the veterans among your Mews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mews lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mews life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mews in 1950 was 34, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mews 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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