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Dwell Family History

Dwell 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: Dell, Well, Adwell, Ewell, Doell, Duell, Drell, Dowell, Dewell

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Where is the Dwell family from?

You can see how Dwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dwell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Dwell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dwell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dwell. 67% of Dwell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dwell women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwell 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Dwell. 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 375 military records available for the last name Dwell. For the veterans among your Dwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwell lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Dwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dwell in 1989 was 71, and 44 in 1992.

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