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Mewbourne Family History

Mewbourne 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: Melbourne, Mewbourn, Milbourne, Mewborn, Bourne, Newborn, Newburn

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Where is the Mewbourne family from?

You can see how Mewbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mewbourne family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mewbourne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mewbourne families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mewbourne's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mewbourne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mewbourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mewbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mewbourne. 100% of Mewbourne men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mewbourne women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Mewbourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Mewbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mewbourne 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mewbourne. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Mewbourne. For the veterans among your Mewbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mewbourne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mewbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mewbourne in 1964 was 90, and 77 in 2002.

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