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Duewell Family History

Duewell 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: Dunwell, Dewell, Jewell, Sewell, Newell, Burwell, Doswell, Grewell

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Where is the Duewell family from?

You can see how Duewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duewell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Duewell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Duewell families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Duewell's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Duewell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duewell 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 Duewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Duewell. 50% of Duewell men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Duewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Duewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duewell 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Duewell. 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 30 military records available for the last name Duewell. For the veterans among your Duewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duewell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Duewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Duewell in 1963 was 66, and 92 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Duewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duewell 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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