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Dewlaney Family History

Dewlaney 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: Delaney, Devaney, Deloney, Delane, Delanoy, Delancey, Delacey, Delany

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Where is the Dewlaney family from?

You can see how Dewlaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewlaney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewlaney families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Dewlaney family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewlaney's in USA. California had the highest population of Dewlaney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewlaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dewlaney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Dewlaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewlaney 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Dewlaney. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dewlaney. For the veterans among your Dewlaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewlaney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Dewlaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dewlaney in 1975 was 91, and 65 in 2004.

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