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Deweese Family History

Deweese 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: De Weese, Demeuse, Weese, Deese, Defreese, Dreese, De Wees, De Wese

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Where is the Deweese family from?

You can see how Deweese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deweese family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Deweese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 13 Deweese families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Deweese's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Deweese families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deweese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deweese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deweese. 30% of Deweese men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Deweese women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deweese were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Deweese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deweese 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Deweese. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Deweese. For the veterans among your Deweese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deweese lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Deweese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Deweese in 1943 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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