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Origins of the Mewburn surname

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Where do most Mewburns live?

In 1921, most Mewburns lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Mewburns

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 660 records for the Mewburn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1571.

Who were Mewburns most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Mewburn first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Mewburns

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Mewburns in 1921
Dressmaker

5

Living On Own Means

5

Solicitor's Daughter

5

House Servant

4

Annuitant

3

Common Male occupations for Mewburns in 1921
Shipwright

17

Farmer

10

Joiner

4

Surgeon

4

General Labourer

3

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