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Loerwald Family History

Loerwald 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, Vorwald, Baerwald, Oswald, Ewald, Seewald, Ostwald, Rodewald

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Where is the Loerwald family from?

You can see how Loerwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Loerwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Loerwald families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Loerwald's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Loerwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Loerwald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Loerwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Loerwald. 42% of Loerwald men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Loerwald women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    42%
  • Welder
    25%
  • Bill Poster
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Loerwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Loerwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Loerwald 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Loerwald. 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 47 military records available for the last name Loerwald. For the veterans among your Loerwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Loerwald lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Loerwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Loerwald in 1962 was 81, and 58 in 2003.

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