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Horwald Family History

Horwald 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: Howald, Vorwald, Oswald, Howard, Berwald, Horwood, Dorward, Wormald

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Where is the Horwald family from?

You can see how Horwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Horwald family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Horwald's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Horwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Horwald 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 104 census records available for the last name Horwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horwald 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Horwald. 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 18 military records available for the last name Horwald. For the veterans among your Horwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horwald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Horwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Horwald in 1964 was 81, and 92 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Horwald 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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