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Piwald Family History

Piwald 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: Oswald, Ewald, Wald, Pinard, Picard, Howald, Piland, Dewald, Niewald

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Where is the Piwald family from?

You can see how Piwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Piwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Piwald families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Piwald's in USA. California had the highest population of Piwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Piwald 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 10 census records available for the last name Piwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Piwald 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Piwald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Piwald. For the veterans among your Piwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Piwald lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2000, in the United States, Piwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Piwald in 1993 was 79, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Piwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Piwald 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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