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Walhier Family History

Walhier 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: Waller, Washer, Walker, Callier, Wachter, Waldner, Waldie, Walder

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Where is the Walhier family from?

You can see how Walhier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walhier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walhier families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Walhier family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Walhier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walhier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Walhier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walhier 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 Walhier. 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 15 military records available for the last name Walhier. For the veterans among your Walhier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walhier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1989, in the United States, Walhier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Walhier in 1963 was 69, and 92 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walhier 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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