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Dewson Family History

Dewson Surname Meaning

see Tuson. see Jewson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dewson family from?

You can see how Dewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Dewson families living in Norfolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dewson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Dewson families in 1891.
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What did your Dewson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dewson. 100% of Dewson men worked as a Farm Labourer and 81% of Dewson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Cook
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewson 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 634 immigration records available for the last name Dewson. 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 631 military records available for the last name Dewson. For the veterans among your Dewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dewson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dewson in 1964 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewson 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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