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Dwiar Family History

Dwiar 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: Dear, Wear, Demar, Dier, Dial, Dar, Dias, Diak, Dwyer, Dewar

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Where is the Dwiar family from?

You can see how Dwiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwiar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Dwiar families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Dwiar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwiar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dwiar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwiar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Dwiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwiar 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Dwiar. 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 Dwiar. For the veterans among your Dwiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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