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Dewire Family History

Dewire Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Dwyer. This form of the surname is rare in Ireland and Britain.

Probably also an Americanized form of Walloon (of Flemish origin) Dewier a cognate of Dutch Van der Wier (see Wier).

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


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Where is the Dewire family from?

You can see how Dewire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Dewire families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 69% of all the recorded Dewire's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Dewire families in 1911.
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What did your Dewire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewire. 18% of Dewire men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Dewire women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dewire were New Worker and Waitress.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Fireman
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dewire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewire 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Dewire. 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 823 military records available for the last name Dewire. For the veterans among your Dewire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dewire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dewire in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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