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Duewer Family History

Duewer 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: Dueker, Dreyer, Ducker, Duffer, Brewer, Deger, Diener, Duer, Dewey

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Where is the Duewer family from?

You can see how Duewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duewer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Duewer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Duewer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Duewer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duewer 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 Duewer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duewer. 100% of Duewer men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Duewer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Duewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duewer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Duewer. 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 27 military records available for the last name Duewer. For the veterans among your Duewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duewer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Duewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Duewer in 1965 was 92, and 23 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duewer 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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