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Harrwaldt Family History

Harrwaldt 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: Markwardt, Larralde, Hanawalt, Baerwald, Harrold, Harreld, Herrboldt

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Where is the Harrwaldt family from?

You can see how Harrwaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrwaldt family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Harrwaldt family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harrwaldt's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Harrwaldt families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Harrwaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrwaldt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Harrwaldt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Harrwaldt. For the veterans among your Harrwaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrwaldt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Harrwaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Harrwaldt in 1967 was 71, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrwaldt 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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