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Dwine Family History

Dwine 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: Twine, Dine, Wine, Dewine, Dwire, Devine, Dring, Paine, Laine, Raine

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Where is the Dwine family from?

You can see how Dwine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwine families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Dwine families living in Staffordshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dwine's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dwine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwine 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 Dwine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dwine. 100% of Dwine 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dwine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwine 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Dwine. 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 168 military records available for the last name Dwine. For the veterans among your Dwine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwine lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Dwine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dwine in 1980 was 88, and 64 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dwine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwine 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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