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Deadwiler Family History

Deadwiler 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: Deadwyler, Detwiler, Dettwiler, Emswiler, Detweiler, Beadle, Verdier

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Where is the Deadwiler family from?

You can see how Deadwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deadwiler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Deadwiler families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Deadwiler's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Deadwiler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deadwiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deadwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deadwiler. 50% of Deadwiler men worked as a Miner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Deadwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deadwiler 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Deadwiler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Deadwiler. For the veterans among your Deadwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deadwiler lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Deadwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Deadwiler in 1972 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

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