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Alwerdt Family History

Alwerdt Name 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: Alwardt, Albert, Alpert, Alward, Allwardt, Alberda, Allert, Alger

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Where is the Alwerdt family from?

You can see how Alwerdt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alwerdt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Alwerdt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Alwerdt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Alwerdt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alwerdt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alwerdt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Alwerdt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alwerdt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Alwerdt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Alwerdt. For the veterans among your Alwerdt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alwerdt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Alwerdt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alwerdt in 1959 was 57, and 98 in 2003.

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