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Dedwylder Family History

Dedwylder Surname 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: Deadwyler, De Wilde, Detwiler, De Volder, Helder, Medler, Demler

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Where is the Dedwylder family from?

You can see how Dedwylder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dedwylder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dedwylder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Dedwylder families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Dedwylder's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Dedwylder families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dedwylder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dedwylder 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 Dedwylder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Dedwylder. For the veterans among your Dedwylder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dedwylder lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Dedwylder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dedwylder in 1965 was 80, and 80 in 2002.

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