Origins of the Dews surname
About the Dewses
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Interesting facts about Dews
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Dews surname. The oldest one dates back to 1615.
What are the most common Dews first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Dewses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Dewses in 1921
Rag Sorter
71
Cloth Weaver
35
Dressmaker
30
Woollen Weaver
27
Dress Maker
14
Common male occupations for Dewses in 1921
Coal Miner
81
Coal Miner Hewer
28
Stone Mason
27
Cloth Weaver
16
Blanket Weaver
15
