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Walbesser Family History

Walbesser 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: Ballester, Lesser, Besser, Wasser, Weckesser, Kalberer, Walliser

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Where is the Walbesser family from?

You can see how Walbesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walbesser families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Walbesser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walbesser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walbesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Walbesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbesser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Walbesser. 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 1 military records available for the last name Walbesser. For the veterans among your Walbesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbesser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Walbesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Walbesser in 1969 was 65, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walbesser 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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