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Walraben Family History

Walraben 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: Walraven, Harben, Wallace, Balaban, Warren, Karabin, Warden, Waisanen

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Where is the Walraben family from?

You can see how Walraben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walraben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walraben families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Walraben family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Walraben's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Walraben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walraben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Walraben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walraben 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Walraben. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Walraben. For the veterans among your Walraben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walraben lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walraben

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