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Dewler Family History

Dewler 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: Demler, Deller, Dowler, Degler, Dehler, Geller, Heller, Seller

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Where is the Dewler family from?

You can see how Dewler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewler family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Dewler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there were 2 Dewler families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dewler families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewler 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 44 census records available for the last name Dewler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dewler. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dewler. For the veterans among your Dewler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewler 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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