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Deware Family History

Deware 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: Dewart, Dewar, Dewbre, Demare, Dewire, Dewane, Dear, Seward, Cesare

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Where is the Deware family from?

You can see how Deware families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deware family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deware families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Deware families living in Middlesex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deware's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Deware families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deware 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 Deware ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deware. 34% of Deware men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Deware women worked as a House Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Mortician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Deware. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deware 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Deware. 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 179 military records available for the last name Deware. For the veterans among your Deware ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deware lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Deware life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Deware in 1966 was 23, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deware

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deware 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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