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Dewerst Family History

Dewerst 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: Dewart, Demers, Dewerff, Dewhurst, Devers, Werst, Deters, Ewert

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Where is the Dewerst family from?

You can see how Dewerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewerst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Dewerst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Dewerst families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dewerst's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dewerst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewerst 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 160 census records available for the last name Dewerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewerst 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dewerst. 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 Dewerst. For the veterans among your Dewerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewerst 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 Dewerst

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