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Dwortz Family History

Dwortz 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: Wortz, Worth, Boortz, Nortz, Dorta, Bortz, Portz, Dort, Dworak, Wurtz

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Where is the Dwortz family from?

You can see how Dwortz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwortz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Dwortz families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Dwortz families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwortz's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Dwortz families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwortz 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 53 census records available for the last name Dwortz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwortz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dwortz. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dwortz. For the veterans among your Dwortz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwortz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Dwortz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Dwortz in 1964 was 94, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwortz 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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