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Dewe Family History

Dewe Surname Meaning

see Dew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dewe family from?

You can see how Dewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Dewe families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dewe's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Dewe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Estate Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dewe. 34% of Dewe men worked as an Estate Agent and 70% of Dewe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewe were Cowman Heavy Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Estate Agent
    34%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Retired Farmer
    23%
  • Cowman Heavy Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Dewe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewe 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Dewe. 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 454 military records available for the last name Dewe. For the veterans among your Dewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewe lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Dewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dewe in 1975 was 75, and 68 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewe 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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