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Rewcastle Family History

Rewcastle Surname Meaning

from Ruecastle in Bedrule (Roxburghs); the name is Scots ruch ‘rough’ + castle castel ‘castle’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rewcastle family from?

You can see how Rewcastle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewcastle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rewcastle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Rewcastle families living in Durham. This was about 51% of all the recorded Rewcastle's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rewcastle families in 1891.
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What did your Rewcastle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Marine Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rewcastle. 34% of Rewcastle men worked as a Marine Engineer and 100% of Rewcastle 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Marine Engineer
    34%
  • Glass Works Labourer
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rewcastle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewcastle 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Rewcastle. 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 183 military records available for the last name Rewcastle. For the veterans among your Rewcastle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewcastle lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Rewcastle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rewcastle in 1978 was 93, and 83 in 2004.

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