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Dewett Family History

Dewett Surname Meaning

see Dewitt and Devitt.

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


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Where is the Dewett family from?

You can see how Dewett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Dewett families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dewett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dewett families in 1891.
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What did your Dewett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dewett. 100% of Dewett 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dewett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewett 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Dewett. 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 415 military records available for the last name Dewett. For the veterans among your Dewett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dewett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dewett in 1966 was 65, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewett 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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