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Waalen Family History

Waalen 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: Walen, Wallen, Wahlen, Whalen, Allen, Waller, Warren, Whaley, Wagle

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Where is the Waalen family from?

You can see how Waalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waalen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waalen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Waalen families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waalen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Waalen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waalen 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 Waalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waalen. 100% of Waalen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Waalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waalen 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Waalen. 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 52 military records available for the last name Waalen. For the veterans among your Waalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waalen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Waalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Waalen in 1967 was 88, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waalen 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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