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Gwalchmai Family History

Gwalchmai Surname 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: Waldman, Lachman, Wachsman, Kachmar, Wallman, Teachman, Gathman

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Where is the Gwalchmai family from?

You can see how Gwalchmai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwalchmai family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gwalchmai families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Gwalchmai family living in Montgomeryshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwalchmai's in United Kingdom. Montgomeryshire had the highest population of Gwalchmai families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwalchmai 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 Gwalchmai ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gwalchmai. 67% of Gwalchmai women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    34%

What Gwalchmai family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Gwalchmai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwalchmai 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Gwalchmai. 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 16 military records available for the last name Gwalchmai. For the veterans among your Gwalchmai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwalchmai lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Gwalchmai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gwalchmai in 1976 was 72, and 88 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gwalchmai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwalchmai ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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