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Dewyre Family History

Dewyre 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: Dewbre, Dewire, Dewart, Devore, Dewar, Del Re, Devere, Deere, Demare

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Where is the Dewyre family from?

You can see how Dewyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewyre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewyre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dewyre families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewyre's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dewyre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewyre 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 Dewyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewyre. 100% of Dewyre men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dewyre women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dewyre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Dewyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewyre 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dewyre. 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 72 military records available for the last name Dewyre. For the veterans among your Dewyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewyre lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Dewyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dewyre in 1964 was 78, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dewyre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewyre 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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