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Dewyer Family History

Dewyer 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: Denyer, Dwyer, Dreyer, Meyer, Dyer, Decker, Heyer, Demler, Depner

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Where is the Dewyer family from?

You can see how Dewyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Dewyer families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Dewyer's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Dewyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewyer 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 Dewyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dewyer. 100% of Dewyer 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Dewyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewyer 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Dewyer. 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 448 military records available for the last name Dewyer. For the veterans among your Dewyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewyer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dewyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dewyer in 1950 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dewyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewyer 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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