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Jewess Family History

Jewess Surname Meaning

variant of Dewis with palatalization of Dew- to Jew-. see Jewhurst.

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


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Where is the Jewess family from?

You can see how Jewess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jewess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jewess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jewess families living in Worcestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jewess's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Jewess families in 1891.
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What did your Jewess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jewess. 100% of Jewess 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%

What Jewess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Jewess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jewess 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Jewess. 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 53 military records available for the last name Jewess. For the veterans among your Jewess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jewess lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Jewess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jewess in 1971 was 70, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jewess 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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