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Fewes Family History

Fewes 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: Mewes, Fejes, Fewkes, Tewes, Hewes, Fees, Lewis, Fries, Lees, Hees

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Where is the Fewes family from?

You can see how Fewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fewes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fewes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fewes family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Fewes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Fewes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Fewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fewes 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fewes. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fewes. For the veterans among your Fewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fewes lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1987, in the United States, Fewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fewes in 1980 was 92, and 90 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fewes 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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