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Walkling Family History

Walkling Surname Meaning

see Walklin.

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


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Where is the Walkling family from?

You can see how Walkling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Walkling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 162 Walkling families living in Kent. This was about 54% of all the recorded Walkling's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Walkling families in 1891.
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What did your Walkling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walkling. 25% of Walkling men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Walkling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walkling were Postman Driver and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Carpenter joiner
    13%
  • Postman Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Walkling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Walkling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkling 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Walkling. 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 401 military records available for the last name Walkling. For the veterans among your Walkling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkling lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Walkling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Walkling in 1956 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walkling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walkling 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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