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Walscheid Family History

Walscheid 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: Larscheid, Scheid, Wascher, Olmscheid, Kalscheur, Linscheid

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Where is the Walscheid family from?

You can see how Walscheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walscheid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walscheid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Walscheid families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Walscheid's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walscheid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walscheid 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 144 census records available for the last name Walscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walscheid 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Walscheid. 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 16 military records available for the last name Walscheid. For the veterans among your Walscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walscheid lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Walscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Walscheid in 1966 was 83, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walscheid 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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