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Dewy Family History

Dewy Surname Meaning

see Dewey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dewy family from?

You can see how Dewy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Dewy families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dewy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dewy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewy 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 Dewy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dewy. 100% of Dewy 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Dewy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewy 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Dewy. 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 312 military records available for the last name Dewy. For the veterans among your Dewy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Dewy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dewy in 1963 was 88, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewy 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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