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Walgraeve Family History

Walgraeve 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: Belgrave, Walraven, Hargrave, Lagrave, Graeve, Margrave, Walgren

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Where is the Walgraeve family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walgraeve 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 Walgraeve ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walgraeve. 100% of Walgraeve 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 70 census records available for the last name Walgraeve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walgraeve 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Walgraeve. 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 35 military records available for the last name Walgraeve. For the veterans among your Walgraeve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walgraeve lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Walgraeve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Walgraeve in 1968 was 77, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walgraeve 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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