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Dewsnap Family History

Dewsnap Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Dewsnaps in Chinley (Derbyshire).

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


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Where is the Dewsnap family from?

You can see how Dewsnap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewsnap family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewsnap families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Dewsnap families living in Derbyshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Dewsnap's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Dewsnap families in 1891.
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What did your Dewsnap ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dewsnap. 37% of Dewsnap men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Dewsnap women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewsnap were Rly Engine Driver and Trouser Machinist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    37%
  • Waiter
    28%
  • Window Cleaner (self Engineer
    19%
  • Rly Engine Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Trouser Machinist
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dewsnap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewsnap 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Dewsnap. 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 587 military records available for the last name Dewsnap. For the veterans among your Dewsnap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewsnap lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dewsnap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dewsnap in 1964 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewsnap 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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