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Dewester Family History

Dewester 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: Dempster, Demeter, Meester, Wester, Deuster, Deister, Deerwester

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Where is the Dewester family from?

You can see how Dewester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dewester families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Dewester's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dewester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewester 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 Dewester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dewester. 50% of Dewester men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Dewester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Dewester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewester 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dewester. 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 65 military records available for the last name Dewester. For the veterans among your Dewester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewester lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Dewester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dewester in 1956 was 28, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewester 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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