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Dewster Family History

Dewster 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: Deuster, Deister, Dempster, Fenster, Easter, Tester, Doster, Demeter

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Where is the Dewster family from?

You can see how Dewster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Dewster families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewster's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Dewster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewster 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 65 census records available for the last name Dewster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewster 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dewster. 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 3 military records available for the last name Dewster. For the veterans among your Dewster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewster 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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