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Dudley Dwyre

Photograph of Dudley Dwyre Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Dudley
Surname
Dwyre

The Name Dudley

Origin
Old English
Meaning
From Dudda's field or clearing.
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The Dwyre Surname

Origin
Irish/Scottish
Meaning
Possibly derived from 'dwyer' or related to water/river terminology.
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Source

Library of Congress

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