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Wallbanks Family History

Wallbanks Surname Meaning

variant of Wallbank with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Wallbanks family from?

You can see how Wallbanks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallbanks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wallbanks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Wallbanks families living in Staffordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wallbanks's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Wallbanks families in 1891.
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What did your Wallbanks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wallbanks. 56% of Wallbanks men worked as a Builders Labourer and 84% of Wallbanks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallbanks were Coal Hewer and Retired.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    56%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Coal Hewer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Retired
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wallbanks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallbanks 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wallbanks. 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 96 military records available for the last name Wallbanks. For the veterans among your Wallbanks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallbanks lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Wallbanks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Wallbanks in 1978 was 86, and 70 in 1997.

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