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Mewton Family History

Mewton Name Meaning

unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Melton, Newton, Merton, Ewton, Lewton, Meston, Menton, Manton, Seaton

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Where is the Mewton family from?

You can see how Mewton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mewton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Mewton families living in Alberta. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mewton's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mewton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mewton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mewton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mewton. 34% of Mewton men worked as a Timber Merchant and 71% of Mewton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mewton were Farmer and House Duties Unpaid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Timber Merchant
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    7%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    5%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mewton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewton 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Mewton. 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 187 military records available for the last name Mewton. For the veterans among your Mewton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewton lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Mewton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mewton in 1973 was 80, and 72 in 2000.

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