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Rewlett Family History

Rewlett 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: Hewlett, Rowlett, Rowett, Jewett, Reffett, Pellett, Kellett, Ellett

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Where is the Rewlett family from?

You can see how Rewlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewlett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rewlett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rewlett family living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rewlett's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Rewlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewlett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Rewlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewlett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rewlett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rewlett. For the veterans among your Rewlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewlett lifespan?

Average Rewlett life expectancy in 1978 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewlett 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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