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Vanwald Family History

Vanwald 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: Maywald, Von Wald, Vorwald, Vandal, Vandall, Oswald, Mangold, Ewald

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Where is the Vanwald family from?

You can see how Vanwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vanwald families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vanwald's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vanwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanwald 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 72 census records available for the last name Vanwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanwald 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vanwald. 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 Vanwald. For the veterans among your Vanwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanwald lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Vanwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vanwald in 1961 was 57, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanwald 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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