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Dwinger Family History

Dwinger 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: Winger, Swinger, Dwenger, Dinger, Winter, Slinger, Winder, Ringer

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Where is the Dwinger family from?

You can see how Dwinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dwinger family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dwinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwinger 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 218 census records available for the last name Dwinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwinger 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Dwinger. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dwinger. For the veterans among your Dwinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Dwinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dwinger in 1965 was 80, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwinger 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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