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Dewaal Family History

Dewaal Surname 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: De Waal, Dewart, Dewan, Dewar, Deal, Dewald, Devall, Devaul, Dewalt

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Where is the Dewaal family from?

You can see how Dewaal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewaal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dewaal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Dewaal families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Dewaal's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dewaal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewaal 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 Dewaal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dewaal. 100% of Dewaal men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Dewaal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewaal 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Dewaal. 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 164 military records available for the last name Dewaal. For the veterans among your Dewaal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewaal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Dewaal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dewaal in 1961 was 46, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewaal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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