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Dweller Family History

Dweller 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: Weller, Deller, Dwelley, Dwelle, Geller, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Dweller family from?

You can see how Dweller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dweller family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Dweller families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Dweller families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dweller's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dweller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dweller 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 64 census records available for the last name Dweller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dweller 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dweller. 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 Dweller. For the veterans among your Dweller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dweller lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Dweller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dweller in 1987 was 84, and 90 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dweller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dweller 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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