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Walbrook Family History

Walbrook Surname Meaning

From Walbrook (a district in the City of London) named with Old English walh ‘foreigner Briton serf’ (genitive plural wala) + brōc ‘brook stream’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Walbrook family from?

You can see how Walbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbrook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Walbrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Walbrook families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Walbrook's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walbrook families in 1891.
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What did your Walbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walbrook. 56% of Walbrook 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
    56%
  • Sewing Machinist
    23%
  • Joint Owner Flatler Hou
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbrook 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Walbrook. 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 77 military records available for the last name Walbrook. For the veterans among your Walbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbrook lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Walbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Walbrook in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walbrook 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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