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Dorwald Family History

Dorwald 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: Dorward, Vorwald, Oswald, Berwald, Howald, Wormald, Dorwart, Dewald

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Where is the Dorwald family from?

You can see how Dorwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorwald family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dorwald families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Dorwald families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorwald's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Dorwald families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dorwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dorwald. 100% of Dorwald women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Dorwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Dorwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorwald 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Dorwald. 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 48 military records available for the last name Dorwald. For the veterans among your Dorwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorwald lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dorwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dorwald in 1968 was 79, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dorwald 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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