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Dewby Family History

Dewby Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dewey, Denby, Newby, Demby, Derby, Darby, Dery, Dalby, Denny, Demay

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Where is the Dewby family from?

You can see how Dewby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dewby family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewby's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dewby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Dewby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewby 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dewby. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dewby. For the veterans among your Dewby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewby 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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