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Dewree Family History

Dewree 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: Debree, Degree, Depree, Dewey, Defee, Delee, Derrer, Deren, Ferree

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Dewree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewree 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Dewree. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dewree. For the veterans among your Dewree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewree lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Dewree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dewree in 1976 was 97, and 90 in 2002.

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