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Dewil Family History

Dewil 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: Lewis, Lewin, Peil, Keil, Feil, Devin, Dell, Reil, Dewey, Cecil

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Where is the Dewil family from?

You can see how Dewil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Dewil families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewil's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Dewil families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewil 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 99 census records available for the last name Dewil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewil 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Dewil. 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 23 military records available for the last name Dewil. For the veterans among your Dewil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewil lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Dewil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dewil in 1978 was 50, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewil 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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