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Rewers Family History

Rewers 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: Rewerts, Lewers, Ewers, Revere, Reder, Rivers, Brewer, Mewes, Remer

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Where is the Rewers family from?

You can see how Rewers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rewers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Rewers families living in Cornwall. This was about 23% of all the recorded Rewers's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rewers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewers 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 Rewers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rewers. 29% of Rewers 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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Baker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rewers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewers 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Rewers. 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 162 military records available for the last name Rewers. For the veterans among your Rewers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewers lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Rewers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rewers in 1958 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rewers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewers 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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