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Datwyler Family History

Datwyler Name 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: Detwiler, Deadwyler, Dahler, Lawler, Daigler, Tyler, Watler, Sawyer

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Where is the Datwyler family from?

You can see how Datwyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Datwyler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Datwyler families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Datwyler's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Datwyler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Datwyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Datwyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Datwyler. 31% of Datwyler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Datwyler women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Plasterer
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Datwyler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Datwyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Datwyler 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Datwyler. 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 67 military records available for the last name Datwyler. For the veterans among your Datwyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Datwyler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Datwyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Datwyler in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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