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Pewee Family History

Pewee 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: Petee, Peter, Peel, Power, Pelle, Petek, Pease, Mewes, Petre, Dewey

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Where is the Pewee family from?

You can see how Pewee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewee family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pewee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Pewee family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pewee's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pewee families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pewee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Pewee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewee 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 Pewee. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pewee. For the veterans among your Pewee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pewee lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Pewee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Pewee in 1980 was 70, and 48 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pewee 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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