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Huwalt Family History

Huwalt 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: Halt, Howald, Zumwalt, Walt, Hult, Huval, Dewalt, Tewalt, Sumwalt

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Where is the Huwalt family from?

You can see how Huwalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Huwalt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Huwalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Huwalt families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Huwalt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Huwalt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Huwalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Huwalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Huwalt. 100% of Huwalt 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 101 census records available for the last name Huwalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Huwalt 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 Huwalt. 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 Huwalt. For the veterans among your Huwalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Huwalt lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Huwalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Huwalt in 1956 was 63, and 86 in 2002.

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