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Dewing Family History

Dewing Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dewing family from?

You can see how Dewing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 205 Dewing families living in Norfolk. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dewing's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Dewing families in 1891.
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What did your Dewing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dewing. 19% of Dewing men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Dewing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewing were Farm Carter and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Farm Carter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Dewing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewing 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dewing. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dewing. For the veterans among your Dewing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewing lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Dewing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dewing in 1957 was 46, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewing 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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