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Deweaver Family History

Deweaver 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: Weaver, Deaver, Beaver, Cleaver, Demeter, Rodeheaver, Deneve, Seaver

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Where is the Deweaver family from?

You can see how Deweaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deweaver family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Deweaver families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Deweaver's in USA. New York had the highest population of Deweaver families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deweaver 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 Deweaver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deweaver. 100% of Deweaver men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Deweaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Deweaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deweaver 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Deweaver. 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 12 military records available for the last name Deweaver. For the veterans among your Deweaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deweaver lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Deweaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Deweaver in 1964 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deweaver

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deweaver 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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