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Diews Family History

Diews 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: Dies, Drews, Diers, Dews, Drew, Diego, Ries, Dier, Nies, Mies

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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Diews. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diews 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Diews. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Diews. For the veterans among your Diews ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Diews lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Diews life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Diews in 1986 was 83, and 71 in 2004.

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