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Lauterwald Family History

Lauterwald 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: Lauderdale, Lauterbach, Baerwald, Berwald, Waterfall, Tattersall

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Where is the Lauterwald family from?

You can see how Lauterwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lauterwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lauterwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Lauterwald families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lauterwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lauterwald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Lauterwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lauterwald 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Lauterwald. 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 64 military records available for the last name Lauterwald. For the veterans among your Lauterwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lauterwald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Lauterwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lauterwald in 1966 was 74, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lauterwald 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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