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Baerwalt Family History

Baerwalt 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: Baerwald, Berwald, Baert, Bernat, Baral, Banwart, Stierwalt, Hanawalt

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Baerwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baerwalt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Baerwalt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1 military records available for the last name Baerwalt. For the veterans among your Baerwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baerwalt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1982, in the United States, Baerwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Baerwalt in 1961 was 59, and 68 in 1982.

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