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Dwiney Family History

Dwiney 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: Winey, Swiney, Dolney, Downey, Dorney, Darney, Dabney, Dainty, Disney

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Where is the Dwiney family from?

You can see how Dwiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwiney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwiney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dwiney family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwiney's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dwiney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwiney 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 65 census records available for the last name Dwiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwiney 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dwiney. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dwiney. For the veterans among your Dwiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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