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Rewt Family History

Rewt 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: Rew, Rest, Drew, Reis, Brett, Real, Rey, Rout, Trent, Best

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Where is the Rewt family from?

You can see how Rewt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rewt family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rewt's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Rewt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewt 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 57 census records available for the last name Rewt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewt 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rewt. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rewt. For the veterans among your Rewt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewt lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Rewt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rewt in 1980 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewt 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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