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Rew Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Rue . Americanized form of German Ruh .

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


Similar surnames: Drew, Lew, Rhew, Ree, Kew, Rey, Hew, Jew, Ren, Raw

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Where is the Rew family from?

You can see how Rew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 157 Rew families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rew's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rew families in 1891.
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What did your Rew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rew. 24% of Rew men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Rew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rew were Civil Servant and Incapacitated. .

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    18%
  • Chief Of Radio Test
    12%
  • Civil Servant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Rew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rew 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rew. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Rew. For the veterans among your Rew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rew lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rew in 1941 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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