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Rewaldt Family History

Rewaldt 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: Ewald, Dewald, Renaldo, Dewalt, Tewalt, Renaldi, Ewoldt, Sewald

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Where is the Rewaldt family from?

You can see how Rewaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rewaldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rewaldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Rewaldt families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rewaldt's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rewaldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rewaldt 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 Rewaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rewaldt. 100% of Rewaldt 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
    100%

What Rewaldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Rewaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rewaldt 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 Rewaldt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rewaldt. For the veterans among your Rewaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rewaldt lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Rewaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rewaldt in 1969 was 72, and 82 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rewaldt 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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