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Dewber Family History

Dewber 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: Felber, Eber, Decker, Beaber, Demler, Depner, Leber, Deger, Debes

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Where is the Dewber family from?

You can see how Dewber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dewber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dewber family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewber's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Dewber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewber 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 61 census records available for the last name Dewber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewber 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dewber. 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 military records available for the last name Dewber. For the veterans among your Dewber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewber lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Dewber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dewber in 1988 was 57, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewber 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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