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Dewitz Family History

Dewitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named for example in Altmark Mecklenburg and Saxony.

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


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Where is the Dewitz family from?

You can see how Dewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewitz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dewitz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewitz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dewitz families in 1891.
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What did your Dewitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewitz. 39% of Dewitz men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Dewitz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewitz were Carpenter and Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Proprietor
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewitz 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Dewitz. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Dewitz. For the veterans among your Dewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewitz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dewitz in 1953 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewitz 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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