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Dugwyler Family History

Dugwyler 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: Cuyler, Dugdale, Dugger, Dumler, Dwyer, Kugler, Dupler, Dowler

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Where is the Dugwyler family from?

You can see how Dugwyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dugwyler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dugwyler family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Dugwyler's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Dugwyler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dugwyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dugwyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shingle Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dugwyler. 100% of Dugwyler men worked as a Shingle Weaver. .

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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

  • Shingle Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Dugwyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dugwyler 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dugwyler. 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 12 military records available for the last name Dugwyler. For the veterans among your Dugwyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dugwyler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Dugwyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dugwyler in 1965 was 70, and 86 in 1998.

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