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Bewie Family History

Bewie 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: Bowie, Lewis, Bence, Begue, Berke, Lewin, Belle, Bein, Erie, Berge

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Where is the Bewie family from?

You can see how Bewie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bewie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bewie families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bewie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bewie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bewie 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 Bewie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bewie. 100% of Bewie men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Bewie women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Bewie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Bewie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewie 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bewie. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bewie. For the veterans among your Bewie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bewie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bewie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bewie in 1963 was 84, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bewie 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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