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Dewsberry Family History

Dewsberry 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: Dewberry, Newberry, Deberry, Elsberry, Rowberry, Hansberry, Rasberry

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Where is the Dewsberry family from?

You can see how Dewsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewsberry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewsberry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Dewsberry families living in Staffordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Dewsberry's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dewsberry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewsberry 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 Dewsberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dewsberry. 100% of Dewsberry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Dewsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewsberry 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Dewsberry. 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 48 military records available for the last name Dewsberry. For the veterans among your Dewsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewsberry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Dewsberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dewsberry in 1963 was 63, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewsberry 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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