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Dwa Family History

Dwa 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: Dua, Dia, Dea, Dwan, Wu, Ma, Hua, Dean, Day, Don

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Where is the Dwa family from?

You can see how Dwa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dwa families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Dwa families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dwa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dwa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Dwa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Dwa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwa 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dwa. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dwa. For the veterans among your Dwa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwa lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1997, in the United States, Dwa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dwa in 1992 was 93, and 60 in 1997.

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