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Dewhurst Family History

Dewhurst Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Wilpshire in Lancashire probably so named from Old English dēawig ‘dewy’ + hyrst ‘wooded hill’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dewhurst family from?

You can see how Dewhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewhurst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,994 Dewhurst families living in Lancashire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Dewhurst's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dewhurst families in 1891.
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What did your Dewhurst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dewhurst. 10% of Dewhurst men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 63% of Dewhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewhurst were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Retired
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 48,000 census records available for the last name Dewhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewhurst 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Dewhurst. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dewhurst. For the veterans among your Dewhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewhurst lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dewhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dewhurst in 1952 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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