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Rewer Family History

Rewer 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: Reder, Brewer, Remer, Reker, Reger, Reber, Ewer, Reher, Reier, Reuer

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Where is the Rewer family from?

You can see how Rewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rewer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Rewer families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rewer's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Rewer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewer 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 Rewer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rewer. 100% of Rewer 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%

What Rewer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Rewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewer 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Rewer. 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 232 military records available for the last name Rewer. For the veterans among your Rewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Rewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rewer in 1969 was 82, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rewer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewer 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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