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Rewis Family History

Rewis Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Ruijs a nickname for a noisy person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Remis, Lewis, Regis, Reil, Remes, Reisz, Reid, Ress, Nelis, Drewes

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Where is the Rewis family from?

You can see how Rewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rewis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Rewis families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rewis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rewis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rewis. 100% of Rewis men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Rewis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewis 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Rewis. 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 557 military records available for the last name Rewis. For the veterans among your Rewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rewis in 1954 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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