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Rewes Family History

Rewes 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: Mewes, Remes, Drewes, Rees, Reves, Reyes, Tewes, Rewis, Hewes, Reis

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Where is the Rewes family from?

You can see how Rewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rewes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Rewes families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rewes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rewes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rewes. 50% of Rewes men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewes 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Rewes. 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 479 military records available for the last name Rewes. For the veterans among your Rewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewes lifespan?

Average Rewes life expectancy in 1970 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewes 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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