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Dwaine Family History

Dwaine 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: Swaine, Draine, Drain, Devine, Paine, Laine, Raine, Wayne, Dain

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Where is the Dwaine family from?

You can see how Dwaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwaine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Dwaine families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Dwaine families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwaine's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dwaine families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Dwaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwaine 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Dwaine. 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 35 military records available for the last name Dwaine. For the veterans among your Dwaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwaine lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1992, in the United States, Dwaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dwaine in 1956 was 52, and 53 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwaine 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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