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Burwald Family History

Burwald 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: Berwald, Buchwald, Burland, Burwell, Vorwald, Buwalda, Baerwald

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Where is the Burwald family from?

You can see how Burwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Burwald families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Burwald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Burwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Burwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Burwald. 100% of Burwald women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Burwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burwald 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Burwald. 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 4 military records available for the last name Burwald. For the veterans among your Burwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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