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Duwal Family History

Duwal 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: Dugal, Duval, Duan, Ducat, Dunay, Dura, Duca, Dial, Duda, Dutil

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Where is the Duwal family from?

You can see how Duwal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Duwal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Duwal families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Duwal's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Duwal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Duwal 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 113 census records available for the last name Duwal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Duwal 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Duwal. 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 36 military records available for the last name Duwal. For the veterans among your Duwal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Duwal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Duwal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Duwal in 1969 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Duwal 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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