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Dwelle Family History

Dwelle Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Dwelley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dwelle family from?

You can see how Dwelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dwelle families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dwelle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dwelle families in 1891.
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What did your Dwelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dwelle. 25% of Dwelle men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Dwelle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dwelle were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dwelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwelle 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Dwelle. 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 345 military records available for the last name Dwelle. For the veterans among your Dwelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwelle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dwelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dwelle in 1961 was 66, and 35 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwelle 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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