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Dewolt Family History

Dewolt 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: Dewalt, Debolt, Dewart, Devol, De Wolf, Dewald, Davolt, Demont, Deol

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Where is the Dewolt family from?

You can see how Dewolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewolt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewolt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dewolt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Dewolt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dewolt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewolt 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 87 census records available for the last name Dewolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewolt 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 Dewolt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dewolt. For the veterans among your Dewolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewolt lifespan?

Average Dewolt life expectancy in 1988 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewolt 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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