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Dewandler Family History

Dewandler 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: Wandler, Sandler, Wander, Chandler, Levander, Tendler, Melander

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Where is the Dewandler family from?

You can see how Dewandler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewandler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dewandler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dewandler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewandler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dewandler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewandler 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 110 census records available for the last name Dewandler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewandler 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 Dewandler. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dewandler. For the veterans among your Dewandler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewandler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Dewandler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dewandler in 1970 was 77, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewandler 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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