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Walchalk Family History

Walchalk 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: Walczak, Walthall, Wachal, Marchal, Schalk, Machak, Chalk, Machala

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Where is the Walchalk family from?

You can see how Walchalk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walchalk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walchalk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walchalk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walchalk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walchalk 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 49 census records available for the last name Walchalk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walchalk 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Walchalk. 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 9 military records available for the last name Walchalk. For the veterans among your Walchalk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walchalk lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Walchalk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Walchalk in 1974 was 83, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walchalk 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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