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Dutwiler Family History

Dutwiler 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: Tutwiler, Detwiler, Detweiler, Dettwiler, Fulwiler, Butler, Emswiler

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Where is the Dutwiler family from?

You can see how Dutwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dutwiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dutwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Dutwiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dutwiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dutwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dutwiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dutwiler ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Dutwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dutwiler 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 Dutwiler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Dutwiler. For the veterans among your Dutwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dutwiler lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Dutwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dutwiler in 1975 was 47, and 81 in 1994.

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