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Dwier Family History

Dwier 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: Dier, Dwyer, Swier, Wier, Drier, Lier, Wien, Spier, Dyer, Plier

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Where is the Dwier family from?

You can see how Dwier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dwier families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwier's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dwier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dwier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dwier. 15% of Dwier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dwier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dwier were Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Potato Grader
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Dwier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dwier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwier 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Dwier. 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 276 military records available for the last name Dwier. For the veterans among your Dwier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dwier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dwier in 1962 was 48, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dwier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwier 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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