Dew Family History

Dew Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name for someone from Eu in Seine-Maritime, France, with fused preposition d(e). See Doe.

English: topographic name perhaps from Middle English deu, deaw, dywe ‘dew’, probably used in the sense ‘damp ground’ or ‘dew pond’.

Welsh: nickname meaning ‘stout thickset’, Welsh tew a soft-mutated form of dew.

In some cases, the name may arise from a North Welsh pronunciation of du ‘black, dark, swarthy’; however, this is normally Anglicized as Dye.

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Where is the Dew family from?

You can see how Dew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 390 Dew families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dew families in 1891.

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What did your Dew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General labourer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dew. 8% of Dew men worked as a General labourer and 65% of Dew women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dew were At school and Unpaid domestic.

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General labourer

Retired

Carpenter

At school

Unpaid domestic duties

65%

Housewife

Incapacitated

Unpaid domestic

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There are 75K census records available for the last name Dew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dew census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4K immigration records available for the last name Dew. 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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Military Records

There are 10K military records available for the last name Dew. For the veterans among your Dew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dew lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dew in 1947 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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Dew Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name for someone from Eu in Seine-Maritime, France, with fused preposition d(e). See Doe.

English: topographic name perhaps from Middle English deu, deaw, dywe ‘dew’, probably used in the sense ‘damp ground’ or ‘dew pond’.

Welsh: nickname meaning ‘stout thickset’, Welsh tew a soft-mutated form of dew.

In some cases, the name may arise from a North Welsh pronunciation of du ‘black, dark, swarthy’; however, this is normally Anglicized as Dye.

What is the average Dew lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Dew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Dew in 1947 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

93K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10K	Military Records
4K	Immigration Records
75K	Census and Voter Lists
203K	Member Trees

93K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
10K	Military Records
4K	Immigration Records
75K	Census and Voter Lists
203K	Member Trees

Dew Family History

Dew Surname Meaning

387,000 record(s) for Dew

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Dew Surname Meaning

387,000 record(s) for Dew

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Dew family from?

What did your Dew ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Dew family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Dew family history

What is the average Dew lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dew family tree

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