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Dwire Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Dwyer .

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


Similar surnames: Dewire, Deere, Haire, Hire, Wine, Guire, Dewine, Dowie, Dise, Wirz

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Where is the Dwire family from?

You can see how Dwire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dwire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dwire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Dwire families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Dwire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dwire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dwire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dwire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dwire. 37% of Dwire men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Dwire women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dwire were Proprietor and Shop Hand. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Foreman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Shop Hand
    16%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Dwire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dwire 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Dwire. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dwire. For the veterans among your Dwire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dwire lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Dwire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dwire in 1950 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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