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Anwald Family History

Anwald 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, Ewald, Anand, Wald, Annand, Anwar, Anhalt, Howald, Andal

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Where is the Anwald family from?

You can see how Anwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anwald family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Anwald family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anwald's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Anwald families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Anwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anwald 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Anwald. 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 25 military records available for the last name Anwald. For the veterans among your Anwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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