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Van Wald Family History

Van Wald 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: Von Wald, Van Dale, Van Hall, Van Wart, Van Dam, Van Pelt, Van Camp

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Where is the Van Wald family from?

You can see how Van Wald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Wald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Wald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Van Wald families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Van Wald's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Wald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Wald 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 761 census records available for the last name Van Wald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Wald 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Van Wald. 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 695 military records available for the last name Van Wald. For the veterans among your Van Wald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Wald lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Van Wald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Van Wald in 1964 was 49, and 55 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Wald 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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