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Orwald Family History

Orwald 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: Oswald, Vorwald, Ewald, Wald, Berwald, Ostwald, Howald, Dorward

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Where is the Orwald family from?

You can see how Orwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orwald family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Orwald families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Orwald families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Orwald's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Orwald families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Orwald. 50% of Orwald men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Mail Carrier
    50%

What Orwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Orwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orwald 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Orwald. 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 28 military records available for the last name Orwald. For the veterans among your Orwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orwald lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Orwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Orwald in 1978 was 74, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orwald 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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