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Dweir Family History

Dweir 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: Weir, Wei, Dear, Dyer, Wein, Wear, Duer, Dier, Wehr, Zweig

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Where is the Dweir family from?

You can see how Dweir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dweir family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dweir families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dweir's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dweir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dweir 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 25 census records available for the last name Dweir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dweir 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Dweir. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dweir. For the veterans among your Dweir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dweir lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Dweir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dweir in 1975 was 78, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dweir 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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