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Walzant Family History

Walzant 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: Tallant, Galant, Gallant, Salant, Salzano, Salvant, Balzano, Kalman

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Where is the Walzant family from?

You can see how Walzant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walzant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walzant family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Walzant's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walzant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walzant 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 3 census records available for the last name Walzant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walzant 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Walzant. 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 Walzant. For the veterans among your Walzant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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