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Mews Name Meaning

German and English: variant of Mewes .

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


Similar surnames: Dews, Meas, Rew, Meis, Mewes, Zeis, Mell, Kees, Bess, Mow

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Where is the Mews family from?

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 1891 there were 49 Mews families living in Northumberland. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mews's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mews families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mews surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mews ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mews. 34% of Mews men worked as a Bricklayer and 84% of Mews women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mews were Farmer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Household Duties. .

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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

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Discharging Vessels
    34%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
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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 Australia, 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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