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Dewelle Family History

Dewelle 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: Decelle, Dewell, Dwelle, Deville, Jewell, Sewell, Newell, Welle

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Where is the Dewelle family from?

You can see how Dewelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewelle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dewelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dewelle family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewelle's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dewelle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dewelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Beet Worker was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dewelle. 100% of Dewelle men worked as a Beet Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Beet Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Dewelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewelle 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Dewelle. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dewelle. For the veterans among your Dewelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewelle lifespan?

Average Dewelle life expectancy in 2001 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewelle 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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