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Walvin Family History

Walvin Surname Meaning

variant of Walwyn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Walvin family from?

You can see how Walvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walvin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Walvin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Walvin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Walvin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Walvin families in 1891.
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What did your Walvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walvin. 40% of Walvin men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 85% of Walvin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walvin were Coal Hewer and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    40%
  • Iron Pipe Moulder
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Coal Hewer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Wool Spinner
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Walvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walvin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Walvin. 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 68 military records available for the last name Walvin. For the veterans among your Walvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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