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Dwiss Family History

Dwiss 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: Diss, Twiss, Deiss, Wiss, Swiss, Wass, Bliss, Biss, Twist, Weiss

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Where is the Dwiss family from?

You can see how Dwiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwiss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dwiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Dwiss families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwiss's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Dwiss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dwiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwiss 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Dwiss. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dwiss. For the veterans among your Dwiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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