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Dewever Family History

Dewever 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: Demeter, Deneve, Deaver, Denver, Deemer, Deremer, Wever, Reever

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Where is the Dewever family from?

You can see how Dewever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewever family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dewever family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dewever's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Dewever families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Dewever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewever 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Dewever. 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 19 military records available for the last name Dewever. For the veterans among your Dewever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewever lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Dewever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dewever in 1960 was 60, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewever 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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