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Dewillers Family History

Dewillers 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: Devillers, Willers, Devilliers, Deville, Diller, Deibler, Villers

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Where is the Dewillers family from?

You can see how Dewillers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewillers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewillers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dewillers families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewillers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dewillers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewillers 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 32 census records available for the last name Dewillers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewillers 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dewillers. 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 Dewillers. For the veterans among your Dewillers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewillers lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Dewillers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dewillers in 1970 was 61, and 80 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewillers 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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