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Dewit Family History

Dewit 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: Dewitz, De Wit, Lewis, Lewin, Dent, Devin, Hewitt, Dewey, Petit

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Where is the Dewit family from?

You can see how Dewit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dewit families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dewit's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dewit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewit 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 Dewit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dewit. 100% of Dewit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dewit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewit 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dewit. 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 502 military records available for the last name Dewit. For the veterans among your Dewit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dewit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Dewit in 1962 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dewit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewit 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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