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Dewbrey Family History

Dewbrey 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: Dewbre, Dewey, Debree, Dewberry, Delorey, Deprey, Dewire, Awbrey

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Where is the Dewbrey family from?

You can see how Dewbrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewbrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dewbrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Dewbrey families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Dewbrey's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Dewbrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewbrey 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 Dewbrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dewbrey. 100% of Dewbrey 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 411 census records available for the last name Dewbrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewbrey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Dewbrey. 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 30 military records available for the last name Dewbrey. For the veterans among your Dewbrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewbrey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Dewbrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dewbrey in 1975 was 77, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dewbrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewbrey 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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