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Dewillie Family History

Dewillie 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: Deville, Devillier, Willie, Dillie, Demille, De Wilde, Neville

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Where is the Dewillie family from?

You can see how Dewillie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewillie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dewillie family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dewillie's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Dewillie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewillie 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 25 census records available for the last name Dewillie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewillie 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 Dewillie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dewillie. For the veterans among your Dewillie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewillie lifespan?

Average Dewillie life expectancy in 1990 was 79 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 Dewillie 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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