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Walpe Family History

Walpe 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: Wale, Dalpe, Walper, Walke, Walle, Walp, Walde, Gale, Hale, Wall

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Where is the Walpe family from?

You can see how Walpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walpe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Walpe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walpe families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Walpe's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Walpe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walpe 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 Walpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walpe. 60% of Walpe men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

What Walpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Walpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walpe 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Walpe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Walpe. For the veterans among your Walpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walpe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Walpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Walpe in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walpe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walpe 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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