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Behwald Family History

Behwald 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: Berwald, Ewald, Seewald, Buchwald, Dewald, Baerwald, Sewald, Beal

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Where is the Behwald family from?

You can see how Behwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Behwald family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Behwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Behwald families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Behwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Behwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Behwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Behwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Behwald 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Behwald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Behwald. For the veterans among your Behwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Behwald lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Behwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Behwald in 1980 was 80, and 95 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Behwald 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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