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Walles Family History

Walles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wallace.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Walles family from?

You can see how Walles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Walles families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Walles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walles families in 1891.
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What did your Walles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walles. 34% of Walles men worked as a Railway Clerk and 78% of Walles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walles were Window Cleaner Own Ac and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Coal Merchant smallholder
    23%
  • Window Cleaner Own Ac
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Walles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Walles. 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 991 military records available for the last name Walles. For the veterans among your Walles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Walles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Walles in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walles 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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