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Dewanz Family History

Dewanz Name 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: Dewan, Dewane, Dean, Dewart, Degan, Devan, Deane, Delano, Denz

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Where is the Dewanz family from?

You can see how Dewanz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewanz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewanz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Dewanz families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewanz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dewanz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewanz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dewanz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dewanz. 100% of Dewanz men worked as a Musician. .

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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 1940

  • Musician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Dewanz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewanz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dewanz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Dewanz. For the veterans among your Dewanz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewanz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Dewanz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dewanz in 1965 was 79, and 72 in 2001.

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