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Dewill Family History

Dewill 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: Newill, Dewell, Deville, Will, Jewell, Neill, Dill, Sewell, Dell

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Where is the Dewill family from?

You can see how Dewill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dewill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dewill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Dewill family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Dewill's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Dewill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dewill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Dewill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dewill 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Dewill. 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 37 military records available for the last name Dewill. For the veterans among your Dewill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dewill lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dewill 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dewill

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