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Jewis Family History

Jewis Surname Meaning

see Jewess.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jewis family from?

You can see how Jewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jewis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jewis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Jewis families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jewis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jewis families in 1911.
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What did your Jewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jewis. 100% of Jewis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jewis 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Jewis. 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 251 military records available for the last name Jewis. For the veterans among your Jewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jewis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Jewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jewis in 1973 was 81, and 63 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jewis 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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