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Dykwell Family History

Dykwell 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: Doswell, Dunwell, Dixwell, Dowell, Yowell, Dewell, Yewell, Dalzell

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What did your Dykwell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Dykwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dykwell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dykwell. 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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There are 5 military records available for the last name Dykwell. For the veterans among your Dykwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dykwell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Dykwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dykwell in 1968 was 88, and 93 in 1997.

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