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Dirwelis Family History

Dirwelis 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: Dreis, Mireles, Dixwell, Delis, Dirkes, Reis, Melis, Kidwell, Darwin

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Dirwelis. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Dirwelis. For the veterans among your Dirwelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirwelis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Dirwelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dirwelis in 1978 was 71, and 85 in 1998.

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