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Walso Family History

Walso 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: Walsh, Walko, Waldo, Falso, Wallo, Wall, Halse, Wass, Tasso, Gallo

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Where is the Walso family from?

You can see how Walso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walso family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walso families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Walso family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walso's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Walso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walso 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 Walso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walso. 100% of Walso women worked as a House Helper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Walso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walso 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Walso. 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 13 military records available for the last name Walso. For the veterans among your Walso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walso lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Walso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Walso in 1966 was 42, and 82 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walso 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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