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Walraven Family History

Walraven Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: from Walravan a personal name composed of the elements wal ‘battlefield’ + hraban ‘raven’.

The personal name was popular among knights and patricians of the Lower Rhine and Upper Swabian region where the surname is still common.

This surname is also found in England.

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


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Where is the Walraven family from?

You can see how Walraven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walraven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walraven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Walraven families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Walraven's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Walraven families in 1891.
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What did your Walraven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walraven. 31% of Walraven men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Walraven women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walraven were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Walraven. 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 Walraven. For the veterans among your Walraven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walraven lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Walraven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Walraven in 1956 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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