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Wallash Family History

Wallash 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: Wallach, Pallas, Wallace, Dallas, Walla, Hallas, Ballas, Gallas

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Where is the Wallash family from?

You can see how Wallash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallash family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wallash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Wallash family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wallash's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Wallash families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallash 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 Wallash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wallash. 50% of Wallash men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Watchman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Wallash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallash 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wallash. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wallash. For the veterans among your Wallash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallash lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Wallash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wallash in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wallash 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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