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Dewane Family History

Dewane Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Devine. Indian and Pakistani: variant of Dewan.

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


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Where is the Dewane family from?

You can see how Dewane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Dewane families living in Middlesex. This was about 89% of all the recorded Dewane's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Dewane families in 1891.
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What did your Dewane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dewane. 100% of Dewane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dewane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewane 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Dewane. 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 211 military records available for the last name Dewane. For the veterans among your Dewane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dewane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dewane in 1962 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewane ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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