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Dewfall Family History

Dewfall Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Deaville influenced by common English words.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dewfall family from?

You can see how Dewfall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewfall family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Dewfall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Dewfall family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewfall's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dewfall families in 1911.
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What did your Dewfall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shepherd and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dewfall. 25% of Dewfall men worked as a Shepherd and 76% of Dewfall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewfall were Baker (master) and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Shepherd
    25%
  • Heavy Lorry Driver
    25%
  • Dairy Farmer
    25%
  • Baker (master)
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    5%
  • Leather Glove Machinist
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dewfall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewfall 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Dewfall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 120 military records available for the last name Dewfall. For the veterans among your Dewfall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewfall lifespan?

Average Dewfall life expectancy in 1994 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewfall 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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