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De Waele Surname Meaning

Flemish (also Dewaele): cognate of Dutch De Waal. This surname is also found in France (Nord).

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


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You can see how De Waele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The De Waele family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most De Waele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 De Waele families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded De Waele's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of De Waele families in 1920.
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What is the average De Waele lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1996, in the United States, De Waele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for De Waele in 1989 was 88, and 80 in 1996.

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