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Herwaldt Family History

Herwaldt 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: Berwald, Herald, Ewald, Seewald, Herdt, Herold, Howald, Gerald

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Where is the Herwaldt family from?

You can see how Herwaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herwaldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herwaldt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Herwaldt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Herwaldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herwaldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Herwaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Herwaldt. 100% of Herwaldt men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Herwaldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Herwaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herwaldt 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 Herwaldt. 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 13 military records available for the last name Herwaldt. For the veterans among your Herwaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herwaldt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Herwaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Herwaldt in 1977 was 51, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Herwaldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herwaldt 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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