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Anderwald Family History

Anderwald 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: Vanderwal, Vanderwall, Berwald, Vanderwaal, Underwood, Rodewald

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Where is the Anderwald family from?

You can see how Anderwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anderwald family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Anderwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Anderwald families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Anderwald's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anderwald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anderwald 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 Anderwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anderwald. 48% of Anderwald men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Anderwald women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anderwald were Proprietor and Maid.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Anderwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 651 census records available for the last name Anderwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anderwald 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Anderwald. 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 213 military records available for the last name Anderwald. For the veterans among your Anderwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anderwald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Anderwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Anderwald in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anderwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anderwald 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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