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Bywalter Family History

Bywalter 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: Bywater, Balter, Walter, Bywaters, Waller, Alter, Malter, Halter

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Where is the Bywalter family from?

You can see how Bywalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bywalter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bywalter family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bywalter's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bywalter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bywalter 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 28 census records available for the last name Bywalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bywalter 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bywalter. 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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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Bywalter. For the veterans among your Bywalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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