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Bewig Family History

Bewig 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: Ewig, Lewis, Berg, Lewin, Feig, Bein, Bedi, Belin, Benis, Teig

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Where is the Bewig family from?

You can see how Bewig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bewig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bewig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bewig families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bewig's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bewig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bewig 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 Bewig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pressman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bewig. 25% of Bewig men worked as a Pressman and 50% of Bewig women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bewig were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Pressman
    25%
  • Accountant
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Bewig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Bewig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bewig 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Bewig. 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 122 military records available for the last name Bewig. For the veterans among your Bewig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bewig lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bewig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bewig in 1947 was 36, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bewig 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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