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Dewispelaere Family History

Dewispelaere 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: Deisler, Speller, Eichelberg, Meisler, Eisele, Lesperance, Neisler

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Where is the Dewispelaere family from?

You can see how Dewispelaere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewispelaere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Dewispelaere families living in Indiana. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dewispelaere's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Dewispelaere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewispelaere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dewispelaere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dewispelaere. 100% of Dewispelaere men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Dewispelaere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewispelaere 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Dewispelaere. 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 145 military records available for the last name Dewispelaere. For the veterans among your Dewispelaere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewispelaere lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dewispelaere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dewispelaere in 1967 was 51, and 48 in 2004.

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