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Dwarf Family History

Dwarf 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: Warf, Dear, Ward, Edward, Ewart, Dewart, Ware, Dar, Dart, Deary

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Where is the Dwarf family from?

You can see how Dwarf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwarf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dwarf families living in Montana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dwarf's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Dwarf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwarf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dwarf ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Dwarf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwarf 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 Dwarf. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dwarf. For the veterans among your Dwarf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwarf lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Dwarf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Dwarf in 1971 was 70, and 39 in 1997.

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