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Dewen Family History

Dewen Surname Meaning

see Dewing.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Dewen family from?

You can see how Dewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Dewen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Dewen families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dewen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dewen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewen 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 Dewen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dewen. 87% of Dewen 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
    87%
  • Waitress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewen 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Dewen. 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 68 military records available for the last name Dewen. For the veterans among your Dewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dewen

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