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Dwelley Family History

Dwelley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dwelly.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dwelley family from?

You can see how Dwelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwelley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwelley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Dwelley families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dwelley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dwelley families in 1891.
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What did your Dwelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitors Managing Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dwelley. 100% of Dwelley men worked as a Solicitors Managing Clerk and 100% of Dwelley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitors Managing Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dwelley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dwelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwelley 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Dwelley. 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 334 military records available for the last name Dwelley. For the veterans among your Dwelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwelley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dwelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dwelley in 1954 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dwelley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwelley 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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