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Wallinger Family History

Wallinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Wallingen near Diedenhofen Lorraine.

English (of Norman origin): from the Norman personal name Waringar (ancient Germanic Warengar Guarenger composed of the elements warin ‘protection, shelter’ or ‘guard’ + gair ‘spear’).

It reflects a combination of cultural influences, highlighting the migration and settlement patterns in historical Europe.

The name’s derivations illustrate the significance of both geographical and protective elements in personal naming conventions.

Ultimately, this showcases how names serve as a link between personal identity and geographical origins.

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


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Where is the Wallinger family from?

You can see how Wallinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wallinger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Wallinger families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Wallinger's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Wallinger families in 1891.
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What did your Wallinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bakers Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wallinger. 34% of Wallinger men worked as a Bakers Assistant and 83% of Wallinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallinger were Shop Assistant Grocery and Domestic.

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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

  • Bakers Assistant
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Shop Assistant Grocery
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Domestic
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wallinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallinger 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Wallinger. 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 618 military records available for the last name Wallinger. For the veterans among your Wallinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Wallinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wallinger in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

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