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Walleitner Family History

Walleitner 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: Wegleitner, Ballester, Leitner, Walliser, Wallinger, Wallentine

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Where is the Walleitner family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walleitner 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 Walleitner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walleitner. 100% of Walleitner men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Walleitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walleitner 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Walleitner. 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 150 military records available for the last name Walleitner. For the veterans among your Walleitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walleitner lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Walleitner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Walleitner in 1978 was 67, and 87 in 1990.

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