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Dewitts Family History

Dewitts 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: Debutts, Hewitt, De Witt, Witts, Dewitz, Devitt, Pewitt, Lewitt

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Where is the Dewitts family from?

You can see how Dewitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewitts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewitts families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dewitts family living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dewitts's in USA. Missouri and 3 other states had the highest population of Dewitts families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Dewitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewitts 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Dewitts. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dewitts. For the veterans among your Dewitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewitts lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Dewitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dewitts in 1987 was 81, and 62 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewitts 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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