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Forwald Family History

Forwald 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: Forward, Vorwald, Oswald, Berwald, Howald, Dorward, Wormald, Fernald

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Where is the Forwald family from?

You can see how Forwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Forwald family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Forwald's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Forwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forwald 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 99 census records available for the last name Forwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forwald 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Forwald. 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 14 military records available for the last name Forwald. For the veterans among your Forwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forwald lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Forwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Forwald in 1977 was 73, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forwald 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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