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Dewahl Family History

Dewahl 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: Deahl, Dahl, Wahl, Dewart, Dewan, Dewar, Deal, Dewald, Devall

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Where is the Dewahl family from?

You can see how Dewahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dewahl family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dewahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewahl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Dewahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewahl 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dewahl. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dewahl. For the veterans among your Dewahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewahl lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Dewahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dewahl in 1966 was 65, and 67 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewahl 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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