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Dwenger Family History

Dwenger Surname Meaning

North German: from an agent derivative of Middle Low German dwengen ‘to press or oppress’ probably a nickname for a violent person or a torturer.

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


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Where is the Dwenger family from?

You can see how Dwenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwenger family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Dwenger families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwenger's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Dwenger families in 1891.
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What did your Dwenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dwenger. 39% of Dwenger men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dwenger women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dwenger were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dwenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwenger 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Dwenger. 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 273 military records available for the last name Dwenger. For the veterans among your Dwenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwenger lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dwenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dwenger in 1954 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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