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Dwir Family History

Dwir 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: Dwire, Dear, Dyer, Fair, Dai, Mir, Duin, Din, Weir, Mair

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Where is the Dwir family from?

You can see how Dwir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwir family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Dwir family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwir's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dwir families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwir 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 64 census records available for the last name Dwir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwir 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Dwir. 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 10 military records available for the last name Dwir. For the veterans among your Dwir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwir lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Dwir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dwir in 1996 was 90, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dwir 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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