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Rew Name Meaning

English: variant of Rowe 1, from the Old English byform r?w, or a habitational name from places in Devon and Isle of Wight called Rew from this word. Americanized spelling of German Ruh.

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


Similar surnames: Drew, Lew, Rhew, Ree, Kew, Rey, Hew, Jew, Ren, Raw

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Rew Family Origin

Where is the Rew family from?

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    You can see how Rew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rew families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 9 Rew families living in Virginia. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rew's in the USA. Virginia had the highest population of Rew families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Rew Family Occupations

    What did your Rew ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Rew family was Laborer. Farmer, Keeping House and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rew. The most common Rew occupation in the USA was Farmer. 47% of Rew's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      47%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Farming

      5%

    • Laborer

      4%

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

    Rew Historical Records

    What Rew family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rew census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rew. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rew. For the veterans among your Rew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Rew Life Expectancy

    What is the average Rew lifespan?

    Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Rew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rew in 1941 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rew

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rew ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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