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Dewert Family History

Dewert 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: Dewart, Ewert, Detert, Ewart, Egert, Deger, Dewey, Lebert, Dessert

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Where is the Dewert family from?

You can see how Dewert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dewert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Dewert families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dewert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewert 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 Dewert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewert. 53% of Dewert men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dewert women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewert were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dewert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewert 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Dewert. 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 134 military records available for the last name Dewert. For the veterans among your Dewert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewert lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dewert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dewert in 1948 was 52, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewert 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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