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Heerwald Family History

Heerwald 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: Berwald, Seewald, Hegewald, Baerwald, Herald, Ewald, Herold, Howald

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Where is the Heerwald family from?

You can see how Heerwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heerwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heerwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Heerwald families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Heerwald's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heerwald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Heerwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heerwald 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 Heerwald. 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 Heerwald. For the veterans among your Heerwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heerwald lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Heerwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heerwald in 1967 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heerwald 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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