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Dewees Family History

Dewees 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 Wees, Mewes, Debes, Dewey, Dees, Defee, Derbes, Drees, Demers

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Where is the Dewees family from?

You can see how Dewees families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewees family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewees families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Dewees families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Dewees's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dewees families in 1891.
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What did your Dewees ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewees. 21% of Dewees men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Dewees women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewees were Clerk and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Dewees. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewees 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Dewees. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Dewees. For the veterans among your Dewees ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewees lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Dewees life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dewees in 1949 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewees 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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