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Sanwald Family History

Sanwald 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: Sandall, Seewald, Sandal, Maywald, Sawall, Sayward, Sewald, Oswald

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Where is the Sanwald family from?

You can see how Sanwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanwald family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sanwald family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sanwald's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Sanwald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanwald 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 Sanwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanwald. 28% of Sanwald men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sanwald women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Inspector
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sanwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 970 census records available for the last name Sanwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanwald 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Sanwald. 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 221 military records available for the last name Sanwald. For the veterans among your Sanwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanwald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sanwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sanwald in 1964 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanwald 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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