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Dewley Family History

Dewley 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: Dewey, Bewley, Denley, Deeley, Dowley, Kewley, Dawley, Cowley, Henley

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Where is the Dewley family from?

You can see how Dewley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dewley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Dewley families living in Hampshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Dewley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dewley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Dewley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewley 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Dewley. 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 104 military records available for the last name Dewley. For the veterans among your Dewley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dewley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Dewley in 1964 was 36, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewley 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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