Rew Surname Meaning & Rew Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Rew family from?

You can see how Rew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 64 Rew families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rew's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rew families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Rew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rew 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rew. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Rew. For the veterans among your Rew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rew lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rew in 1941 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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