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Liewald Family History

Liewald 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: Niewald, Ewald, Seewald, Dewald, Liebold, Lewand, Sewald, Oswald

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Where is the Liewald family from?

You can see how Liewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liewald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Liewald families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Liewald's in USA. California had the highest population of Liewald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Liewald 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 189 census records available for the last name Liewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liewald 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Liewald. 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 415 military records available for the last name Liewald. For the veterans among your Liewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liewald lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Liewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Liewald in 1963 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liewald 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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