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Dewoskin Family History

Dewoskin 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: Dworkin, Deskin, Demoulin, Demski, Hoskin, Diskin, Meskin, Heskin

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Where is the Dewoskin family from?

You can see how Dewoskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewoskin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dewoskin families living in Missouri. This was about 71% of all the recorded Dewoskin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dewoskin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewoskin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dewoskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pharmacist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dewoskin. 100% of Dewoskin men worked as a Pharmacist.

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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

  • Pharmacist
    100%

What Dewoskin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Dewoskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewoskin 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Dewoskin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Dewoskin. For the veterans among your Dewoskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewoskin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dewoskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dewoskin in 1965 was 83, and 103 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewoskin 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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