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Walkelam Family History

Walkelam 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: Wakeham, Hallam, Walker, Wakeland, Dallam, Walla, Wareham, Salmela

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Where is the Walkelam family from?

You can see how Walkelam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkelam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Walkelam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Walkelam families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Walkelam's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Walkelam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Walkelam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkelam 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Walkelam. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Walkelam. For the veterans among your Walkelam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkelam lifespan?

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