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Dwellen Family History

Dwellen 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: Wellen, Dwelley, Dwelle, Weller, Ellen, Sellen, Hellen, Yellen, Welle

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Where is the Dwellen family from?

You can see how Dwellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwellen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dwellen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dwellen families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwellen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dwellen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwellen 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 20 census records available for the last name Dwellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwellen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dwellen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dwellen. For the veterans among your Dwellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwellen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Dwellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dwellen in 1980 was 70, and 83 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dwellen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwellen 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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