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Rewey Family History

Rewey 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: Dewey, Newey, Reney, Hewey, Lewey, Rey, Reder, Goewey, Remy, Redel

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Where is the Rewey family from?

You can see how Rewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rewey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rewey families living in Norfolk. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rewey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Rewey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewey 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 Rewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rewey. 45% of Rewey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rewey women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewey 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rewey. 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 118 military records available for the last name Rewey. For the veterans among your Rewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rewey in 1962 was 48, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rewey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewey 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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