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Pewe Family History

Pewe 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: Pere, Pete, Zewe, Powe, Pee, Pew, Pepe, Pike, Peter, Lee

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Where is the Pewe family from?

You can see how Pewe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pewe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Pewe family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pewe's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Pewe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pewe 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 Pewe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pewe. 50% of Pewe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pewe women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Hand
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Pewe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Pewe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewe 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Pewe. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pewe. For the veterans among your Pewe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pewe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Pewe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pewe in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pewe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pewe 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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