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Dewdney Family History

Dewdney Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from a personal name French Dieudonné ‘God-given’ or possibly ‘given to God’ (from Latin Deodonatus).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dewdney family from?

You can see how Dewdney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewdney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dewdney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 132 Dewdney families living in Sussex. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dewdney's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Dewdney families in 1891.
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What did your Dewdney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dewdney. 15% of Dewdney men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Dewdney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewdney were House Decorator and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Cowman
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%
  • House Decorator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Dewdney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewdney 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dewdney. 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 650 military records available for the last name Dewdney. For the veterans among your Dewdney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewdney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dewdney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dewdney in 1966 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewdney 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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