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Dewbre Family History

Dewbre Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Dewberry.

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


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Where is the Dewbre family from?

You can see how Dewbre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewbre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewbre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dewbre families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewbre's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dewbre families in 1840.
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What did your Dewbre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewbre. 35% of Dewbre men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dewbre women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Common Lab
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Dewbre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Dewbre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewbre 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dewbre. 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 193 military records available for the last name Dewbre. For the veterans among your Dewbre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewbre lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dewbre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dewbre in 1964 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewbre 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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