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Dewhart Family History

Dewhart 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: Dewart, De Hart, Denhart, Newhart, Ewart, Dechant, Dechert, Dewar

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Where is the Dewhart family from?

You can see how Dewhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewhart family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Dewhart families living in Kentucky. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dewhart's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dewhart families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewhart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dewhart ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Dewhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewhart 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Dewhart. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dewhart. For the veterans among your Dewhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewhart lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Dewhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Dewhart in 1960 was 32, and 78 in 2003.

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