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Dewaard Family History

Dewaard 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 Waard, Seward, Dewart, Odegaard, Newgard, Dewar, Dewald, Dennard

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Where is the Dewaard family from?

You can see how Dewaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewaard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Dewaard families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dewaard's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Dewaard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewaard 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 Dewaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewaard. 46% of Dewaard men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dewaard women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Dewaard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 508 census records available for the last name Dewaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewaard 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Dewaard. 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 86 military records available for the last name Dewaard. For the veterans among your Dewaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewaard lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dewaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dewaard in 1960 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewaard 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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