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Dw Family History

Dw 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: Du, Daw, Dow, Dew, Do, Ow, De, Dy, Ji, Lu

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Where is the Dw family from?

You can see how Dw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dw family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Dw's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Dw families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Dw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dw 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Dw. 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 93 military records available for the last name Dw. For the veterans among your Dw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dw 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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