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Rewis Family History

Rewis Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Ruijs a nickname for a noisy person.

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


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Where is the Rewis family from?

You can see how Rewis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rewis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Rewis families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rewis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rewis families in 1911.
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What did your Rewis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rewis. 38% of Rewis men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Rewis women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rewis were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rewis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewis 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Rewis. 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 557 military records available for the last name Rewis. For the veterans among your Rewis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewis lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rewis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Rewis in 1954 was 72, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewis 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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