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Dwyas Family History

Dwyas 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: Dyas, Damas, Das, Dayal, Dias, Waas, Dumas, Dwyer, Ducas, Zayas

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Where is the Dwyas family from?

You can see how Dwyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwyas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dwyas family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwyas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dwyas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Dwyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwyas 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 Dwyas. 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 Dwyas. For the veterans among your Dwyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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