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Dweres Family History

Dweres 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: Debes, Dees, Peres, Derbes, Drees, Deras, Denes, Deren, Drewes, Beres

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Where is the Dweres family from?

You can see how Dweres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dweres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dweres family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dweres's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Dweres families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Dweres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dweres 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Dweres. 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 14 military records available for the last name Dweres. For the veterans among your Dweres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dweres lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Dweres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Dweres in 1974 was 76, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dweres 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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