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Dewinn Family History

Dewinn 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: Dewine, Dewing, Devine, Lewin, Devin, Dewan, Dein, Ewing, Demann

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Where is the Dewinn family from?

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

There are 22 census records available for the last name Dewinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewinn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dewinn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dewinn. For the veterans among your Dewinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewinn lifespan?

Average Dewinn life expectancy in 1983 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewinn 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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