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Farmwald Family History

Farmwald Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Vormwald.

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


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Where is the Farmwald family from?

You can see how Farmwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farmwald family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Farmwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Farmwald families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farmwald's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Farmwald families in 1841.
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What did your Farmwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farmwald. 54% of Farmwald men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    54%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Farmwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Farmwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farmwald 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Farmwald. 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 33 military records available for the last name Farmwald. For the veterans among your Farmwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farmwald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Farmwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Farmwald in 1964 was 84, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farmwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farmwald 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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