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Meuwissen Name Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from the personal name Mewis a short form of Bartholomeus(see Bartholomew ).

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


Similar surnames: Teunissen, Meeuwsen, Nellessen, Tennessen, Mussen, Heinsen, Mathisen

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Where is the Meuwissen family from?

You can see how Meuwissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meuwissen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Meuwissen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Meuwissen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Meuwissen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Meuwissen families in 1880.
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What did your Meuwissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meuwissen. 67% of Meuwissen men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Meuwissen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meuwissen were Field Man and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Field Man
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
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What Meuwissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Meuwissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meuwissen 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Meuwissen. 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 100 military records available for the last name Meuwissen. For the veterans among your Meuwissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meuwissen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Meuwissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meuwissen in 1965 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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