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Dewes Family History

Dewes Surname Meaning

see Dews.

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


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Where is the Dewes family from?

You can see how Dewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Dewes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Dewes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dewes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewes 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 Dewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dewes. 100% of Dewes men worked as a Domestic Servant and 65% of Dewes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewes 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Dewes. 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 469 military records available for the last name Dewes. For the veterans among your Dewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewes lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dewes in 1944 was 46, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dewes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewes 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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