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Tewey Family History

Tewey 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: Dewey, Newey, Towey, Tewes, Hewey, Lewey, Terry, Goewey, Tower, Mewes

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Where is the Tewey family from?

You can see how Tewey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tewey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tewey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tewey families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tewey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tewey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tewey 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 Tewey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tewey. 50% of Tewey men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Tewey women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Tewey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tewey 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tewey. 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 194 military records available for the last name Tewey. For the veterans among your Tewey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tewey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Tewey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tewey in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

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