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Dewie Family History

Dewie 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: Dowie, Dewire, Dewine, Lewis, Devine, Lewin, Erie, Devin, Dewey, Dee

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Where is the Dewie family from?

You can see how Dewie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dewie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Dewie family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewie's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Dewie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Dewie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewie 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dewie. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dewie. For the veterans among your Dewie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewie lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Dewie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dewie in 1972 was 74, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewie 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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