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Forwalter Family History

Forwalter 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: Forster, Frater, Foraker, Walter, Fowler, Bookwalter, Falter

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Where is the Forwalter family from?

You can see how Forwalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forwalter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Forwalter families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Forwalter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Forwalter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forwalter 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 64 census records available for the last name Forwalter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forwalter 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 Forwalter. 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 16 military records available for the last name Forwalter. For the veterans among your Forwalter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forwalter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Forwalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Forwalter in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forwalter 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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