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Dwenser Family History

Dwenser 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: Dwenger, Diener, Denyer, Denger, Denner, Dresser, Denier, Genser

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Where is the Dwenser family from?

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

What did your Dwenser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Dwenser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwenser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dwenser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dwenser. For the veterans among your Dwenser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwenser lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Dwenser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dwenser in 1982 was 76, and 86 in 1997.

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