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Walbolt Family History

Walbolt 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: Wambolt, Walcott, Talbot, Walpole, Wambold, Walbert, Harbolt, Walborn

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Where is the Walbolt family from?

You can see how Walbolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbolt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walbolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Walbolt families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Walbolt's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Walbolt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walbolt 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 Walbolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walbolt. 34% of Walbolt men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Walbolt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walbolt were Farm and Housework.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Farm
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Walbolt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Walbolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbolt 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Walbolt. 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 69 military records available for the last name Walbolt. For the veterans among your Walbolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbolt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Walbolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Walbolt in 1967 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walbolt 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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