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Dachwald Family History

Dachwald 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: Buchwald, Rachwal, Schwalm, Machala, Maywald, Dewald, Bachand

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Where is the Dachwald family from?

You can see how Dachwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dachwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dachwald family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dachwald's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Dachwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dachwald 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 45 census records available for the last name Dachwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dachwald 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dachwald. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Dachwald. For the veterans among your Dachwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dachwald lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dachwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dachwald in 1971 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dachwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dachwald 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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