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Walterhus Family History

Walterhus 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: Walters, Salters, Waters, Walter, Waterhouse, Westerhaus, Altemus

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Where is the Walterhus family from?

You can see how Walterhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walterhus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walterhus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Walterhus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Walterhus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Walterhus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walterhus 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 32 census records available for the last name Walterhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walterhus 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 Walterhus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Walterhus. For the veterans among your Walterhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walterhus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Walterhus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Walterhus in 1974 was 77, and 70 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walterhus 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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