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Dewesse Family History

Dewesse 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: Demeuse, Deese, De Weese, De Wese, Reese, Jesse, Mewes, Meese, Debes

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Where is the Dewesse family from?

You can see how Dewesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewesse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewesse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dewesse families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Dewesse's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dewesse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewesse 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 Dewesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewesse. 50% of Dewesse men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dewesse women worked as a Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Dewesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Dewesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewesse 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dewesse. 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 58 military records available for the last name Dewesse. For the veterans among your Dewesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewesse lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1977, in the United States, Dewesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dewesse in 1968 was 85, and 77 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dewesse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewesse 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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