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Dewein Family History

Dewein 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: Lewin, Newlin, Wein, Devin, Dewey, Dewan, Dein, Ewen, Devlin, Demain

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Where is the Dewein family from?

You can see how Dewein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dewein families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dewein's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dewein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewein 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 Dewein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewein. 39% of Dewein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dewein women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Clerk
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Dewein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dewein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewein 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Dewein. 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 191 military records available for the last name Dewein. For the veterans among your Dewein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dewein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dewein in 1965 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewein 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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