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Walth Name Meaning

German: variant of Walt .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Walt, Walch, Waltz, Wilt, Hauth, Kath, Wurth, Vaeth, Weltz, Warth

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Where is the Walth family from?

You can see how Walth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Walth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Walth families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Walth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Walth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Miner Rope Hand Belowheavy Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walth. 100% of Walth men worked as a Miner Rope Hand Belowheavy 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 1939

  • Miner Rope Hand Belowheavy Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Walth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walth 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Walth. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 559 military records available for the last name Walth. For the veterans among your Walth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Walth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Walth in 1960 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

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