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Alwardt Family History

Alwardt Surname Meaning

North German: from the personal name Adelward composed of the ancient Germanic elements adal ‘noble’ + ward ‘keeper protector’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alwardt family from?

You can see how Alwardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alwardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Alwardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Alwardt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Alwardt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Alwardt families in 1891.
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What did your Alwardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alwardt. 37% of Alwardt men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Alwardt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alwardt were Painter and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alwardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alwardt 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Alwardt. 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 140 military records available for the last name Alwardt. For the veterans among your Alwardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alwardt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Alwardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Alwardt in 1954 was 56, and 67 in 2003.

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