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Dewayne Family History

Dewayne 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: Dewane, Wayne, Deane, Dewan, Dejaynes, Delane, Demaine, Delaine

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Where is the Dewayne family from?

You can see how Dewayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewayne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewayne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Dewayne family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewayne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dewayne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewayne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dewayne ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dewayne ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Dewayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewayne 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dewayne. 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 188 military records available for the last name Dewayne. For the veterans among your Dewayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewayne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dewayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dewayne in 1966 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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