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Dewise Family History

Dewise 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: Derise, Delise, Dewire, Dewine, Denise, Lewis, Devine, Meise, Wise

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Where is the Dewise family from?

You can see how Dewise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewise family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dewise families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewise's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dewise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewise 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 614 census records available for the last name Dewise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewise 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dewise. 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 326 military records available for the last name Dewise. For the veterans among your Dewise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewise lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dewise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dewise in 1956 was 27, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewise 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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