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Dewick Family History

Dewick Surname Meaning

English (mainly Nottinghamshire): apparently a habitational name from a lost place called Diwike. Such a place is recorded in Warwickshire in 1398.

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


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Where is the Dewick family from?

You can see how Dewick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Dewick families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dewick's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dewick families in 1911.
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What did your Dewick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dewick. 34% of Dewick men worked as a Railway Clerk and 74% of Dewick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewick were Old Age Pensioner and Private Means.

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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

  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Blind Invalid
    17%
  • Steel Colling Mills
    17%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dewick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewick 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Dewick. 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 510 military records available for the last name Dewick. For the veterans among your Dewick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dewick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dewick in 1964 was 78, and 62 in 2004.

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