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Pewitt Family History

Pewitt Surname Meaning

Welsh: patronymic from ap ‘son of’ + Hewitt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pewitt family from?

You can see how Pewitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pewitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pewitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Pewitt families living in Durham. This was about 21% of all the recorded Pewitt's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Pewitt families in 1891.
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What did your Pewitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pewitt. 100% of Pewitt 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 Pewitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pewitt 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Pewitt. 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 717 military records available for the last name Pewitt. For the veterans among your Pewitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pewitt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pewitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pewitt in 1954 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pewitt 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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