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Dwelley Family History

Dwelley Name Meaning

English: variant of Dwelly .

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


Similar surnames: Willey, Gulley, Pulley, Wesley, Denley, Webley, Deller, Dilley

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Where is the Dwelley family from?

You can see how Dwelley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwelley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwelley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Dwelley families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dwelley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dwelley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwelley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dwelley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dwelley. 41% of Dwelley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Dwelley women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dwelley were Owner and Clerk. .

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dwelley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwelley 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Dwelley. 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 334 military records available for the last name Dwelley. For the veterans among your Dwelley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwelley lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Dwelley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dwelley in 1954 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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