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Deadwyler Name Meaning

Americanized form of South German Dettweiler or of its Swiss German cognate Dettwiler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Detwiler, Eyler, Easler, Dehler, Dangler, Mawyer, Deller, Demler

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Where is the Deadwyler family from?

You can see how Deadwyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deadwyler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Deadwyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Deadwyler families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Deadwyler's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Deadwyler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deadwyler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Deadwyler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deadwyler. 25% of Deadwyler men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Deadwyler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deadwyler were Coal Loader and Practical Nurse. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Coal Loader
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Laundress
    18%
  • House Keeper
    12%
  • Practical Nurse
    12%
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What Deadwyler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Deadwyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deadwyler 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Deadwyler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 579 military records available for the last name Deadwyler. For the veterans among your Deadwyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deadwyler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Deadwyler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Deadwyler in 1944 was 26, and 66 in 2004.

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