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Durwald Family History

Durwald 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, Dorward, Durand, Dewald, Vorwald, Durland, Durall, Durnal

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Where is the Durwald family from?

You can see how Durwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Durwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Durwald families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Durwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Durwald families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Durwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Durwald 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Durwald. 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 Durwald. For the veterans among your Durwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Durwald lifespan?

Average Durwald life expectancy in 1979 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Durwald 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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