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Dawalt Family History

Dawalt Surname Meaning

Variant of Dewalt a surname of German origin. Compare Daywalt.

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


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Where is the Dawalt family from?

You can see how Dawalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dawalt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dawalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Dawalt families living in Berkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Dawalt's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dawalt families in 1891.
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What did your Dawalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dawalt. 30% of Dawalt men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Stone Cutter
    8%
  • Pressman
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dawalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dawalt 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dawalt. 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 228 military records available for the last name Dawalt. For the veterans among your Dawalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dawalt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dawalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dawalt in 1964 was 57, and 24 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dawalt 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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