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Thorwald Family History

Thorwald 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, Vorwald, Oswald, Howard, Berwald, Theobald, Thorsell, Horwood

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Where is the Thorwald family from?

You can see how Thorwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorwald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Thorwald families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Thorwald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thorwald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thorwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Wood Worker and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thorwald. 100% of Thorwald men worked as a Wood Worker and 100% of Thorwald women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Wood Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Thorwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorwald 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Thorwald. 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 87 military records available for the last name Thorwald. For the veterans among your Thorwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorwald lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Thorwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thorwald in 1973 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

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