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Dewoolf Family History

Dewoolf 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: De Wolf, De Rolf, Woolf, Dewoody, Wolf, Newbold, Wool, Denholm, Devol

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Where is the Dewoolf family from?

You can see how Dewoolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewoolf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewoolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Dewoolf families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewoolf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dewoolf families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Dewoolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewoolf 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Dewoolf. 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 17 military records available for the last name Dewoolf. For the veterans among your Dewoolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewoolf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Dewoolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dewoolf in 1968 was 77, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewoolf 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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