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Dewton Family History

Dewton 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: Denton, Newton, Ewton, Lewton, Deaton, Deyton, Seaton, Elton, Fenton

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Where is the Dewton family from?

You can see how Dewton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dewton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dewton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dewton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewton 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 Dewton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dewton. 100% of Dewton 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 173 census records available for the last name Dewton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewton 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Dewton. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dewton. For the veterans among your Dewton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1985, in the United States, Dewton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dewton in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewton 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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