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Dewa Family History

Dewa 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: Dewan, Dewar, Dew, Depa, Dena, Dea, Dews, Deja, Drew, Dean

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Where is the Dewa family from?

You can see how Dewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dewa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Dewa families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewa's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Dewa families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewa 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 Dewa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dewa. 100% of Dewa 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Dewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewa 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Dewa. 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 323 military records available for the last name Dewa. For the veterans among your Dewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Dewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dewa in 1952 was 37, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewa 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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