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Berwaldt Family History

Berwaldt 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, Baerwald, Ewald, Bernard, Berland, Seewald, Bernat, Gerald

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Where is the Berwaldt family from?

You can see how Berwaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Berwaldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Berwaldt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Berwaldt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Berwaldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Berwaldt 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 101 census records available for the last name Berwaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Berwaldt 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Berwaldt. 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 72 military records available for the last name Berwaldt. For the veterans among your Berwaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Berwaldt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Berwaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Berwaldt in 1970 was 86, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Berwaldt 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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