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Allwardt Name Meaning

German: variant of Alwardt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Alward, Alwardt, Allford, Allert, Milward, Callard, Allman, Warde

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Where is the Allwardt family from?

You can see how Allwardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allwardt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Allwardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Allwardt families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Allwardt's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Allwardt families in 1911.
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What did your Allwardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allwardt. 31% of Allwardt men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Allwardt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allwardt were Salesman and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Allwardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allwardt 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Allwardt. 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 240 military records available for the last name Allwardt. For the veterans among your Allwardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allwardt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Allwardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Allwardt in 1952 was 56, and 96 in 2004.

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