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Huwaldt Family History

Huwaldt 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: Howald, Buwalda, Oswald, Ewald, Howard, Wald, Hulst, Hardt, Hofeldt

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Where is the Huwaldt family from?

You can see how Huwaldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huwaldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Huwaldt families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Huwaldt's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Huwaldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huwaldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huwaldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Huwaldt. 60% of Huwaldt 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Huwaldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huwaldt 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Huwaldt. 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 60 military records available for the last name Huwaldt. For the veterans among your Huwaldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huwaldt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Huwaldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Huwaldt in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

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