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Rewa Family History

Rewa 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: Reza, Rega, Repa, Reda, Rew, Reta, Reha, Rea, Drew, Reis

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Where is the Rewa family from?

You can see how Rewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rewa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rewa families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rewa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rewa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewa 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 Rewa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rewa. 34% of Rewa men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Rewa women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rewa were Lumberman and New Worker.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Lumberman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Rewa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Rewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewa 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Rewa. 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 392 military records available for the last name Rewa. For the veterans among your Rewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rewa in 1967 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewa 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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