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Fordemwalt Family History

Fordemwalt 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: Fornwalt, Rodewald, Forrestal, Foreman, Odenwald, Freiwald, Nordwall

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Where is the Fordemwalt family from?

You can see how Fordemwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fordemwalt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fordemwalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fordemwalt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Fordemwalt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Fordemwalt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Fordemwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordemwalt 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fordemwalt. 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 55 military records available for the last name Fordemwalt. For the veterans among your Fordemwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordemwalt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Fordemwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fordemwalt in 1970 was 79, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordemwalt 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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