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Jewright Family History

Jewright 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: Wright, Enright, Jinright, Mcwright, Epright, Ebright, Sebright

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Where is the Jewright family from?

You can see how Jewright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jewright family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Jewright family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jewright's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Jewright families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jewright 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 6 census records available for the last name Jewright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jewright 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Jewright. 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 4 military records available for the last name Jewright. For the veterans among your Jewright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jewright lifespan?

Average Jewright life expectancy in 1993 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jewright 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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