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Origins of the Mewton surname

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Where do most Mewtons live?

In 1921, most Mewtons lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Mewtons

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,170 records for the Mewton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Mewtons most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Mewton first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Mewtons

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

Common Female occupations for Mewtons in 1921
Dressmaker

7

Housekeeper

7

General Servant Domestic

6

Assistant On The Farm

4

Domestic Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Mewtons in 1921
Farmer

25

Farm Labourer

10

China Clay Labourer

8

Agricultural Labourer

7

Tin Miner

6

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