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Dewbry Family History

Dewbry 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: Dewbre, Dery, Dobry, Demory, Dewey, Derry, Dewberry, Dewart, Deary

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Where is the Dewbry family from?

You can see how Dewbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewbry family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dewbry families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewbry's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dewbry families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Dewbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewbry 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 Dewbry. 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 20 military records available for the last name Dewbry. For the veterans among your Dewbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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