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Forwalder Family History

Forwalder 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: Walder, Foraker, Fowler, Forward, Vorwald, Norlander, Waller, Oswald

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Where is the Forwalder family from?

You can see how Forwalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forwalder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Forwalder families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Forwalder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Forwalder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forwalder 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 Forwalder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Forwalder. 100% of Forwalder men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Forwalder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Forwalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forwalder 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Forwalder. 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 23 military records available for the last name Forwalder. For the veterans among your Forwalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forwalder lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Forwalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Forwalder in 1969 was 70, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Forwalder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forwalder 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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