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Dewerff Name Meaning

Frisian: topographic name from either Middle Low German de werve, wereft ‘the area of unultivated land’ or Middle Low German de werf ‘the wharf’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Deger, Dewart, Devera, De Hoff, Dower, Rewerts, Beger, Eber, Ewer

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Where is the Dewerff family from?

You can see how Dewerff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewerff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewerff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Dewerff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewerff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dewerff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewerff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dewerff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dewerff. 79% of Dewerff men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dewerff women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    79%
  • Laborer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Dewerff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewerff 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Dewerff. 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 90 military records available for the last name Dewerff. For the veterans among your Dewerff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewerff lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dewerff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dewerff in 1944 was 39, and 93 in 2004.

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