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Dwarsh Family History

Dwarsh 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: Dearth, Warth, Dash, Marsh, Walsh, Smarsh, Karsh, Larsh, Harsh, Barsh

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwarsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Dwarsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwarsh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dwarsh. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dwarsh. For the veterans among your Dwarsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwarsh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Dwarsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dwarsh in 1972 was 86, and 90 in 1975.

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