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Dewaters Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of De Water see Vandewater .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Esters, Waters, Mcwaters, Peters, Deter, Debates, Deiters, Detmers

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Where is the Dewaters family from?

You can see how Dewaters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewaters family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewaters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Dewaters families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Dewaters's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dewaters families in 1840.
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What did your Dewaters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fireman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dewaters. 50% of Dewaters men worked as a Fireman. .

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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

  • Fireman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dewaters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewaters 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Dewaters. 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 163 military records available for the last name Dewaters. For the veterans among your Dewaters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewaters lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Dewaters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dewaters in 1949 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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