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Bewes Family History

Bewes Surname Meaning

see Bews.

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


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Where is the Bewes family from?

You can see how Bewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bewes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Bewes families living in Devon. This was about 49% of all the recorded Bewes's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bewes families in 1891.
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What did your Bewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bewes. 87% of Bewes 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
    87%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%

What Bewes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewes 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Bewes. 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 260 military records available for the last name Bewes. For the veterans among your Bewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bewes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Bewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bewes in 1974 was 53, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bewes 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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