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Walkeden Family History

Walkeden Surname Meaning

see Walkden.

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


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Where is the Walkeden family from?

You can see how Walkeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkeden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Walkeden families living in Staffordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Walkeden's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Walkeden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walkeden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walkeden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walkeden. 79% of Walkeden 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
    79%
  • Shop Assistant
    22%

What Walkeden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Walkeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkeden 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Walkeden. 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 65 military records available for the last name Walkeden. For the veterans among your Walkeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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