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Deewees Family History

Deewees 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: De Wees, Drewes, De Weese, Defrees, Mewes, Debates, Debes, Dewey

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Where is the Deewees family from?

You can see how Deewees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deewees family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deewees families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Deewees family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deewees's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Deewees families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deewees surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Deewees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deewees 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Deewees. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deewees. For the veterans among your Deewees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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