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Waalkens Family History

Waalkens 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: Waalkes, Wilkens, Walkes, Walker, Walden, Thalken, Wanless, Callens

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Where is the Waalkens family from?

You can see how Waalkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waalkens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waalkens families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Waalkens's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Waalkens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waalkens 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 Waalkens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Common Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waalkens. 34% of Waalkens men worked as a Common Laborer and 100% of Waalkens women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Common Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Waalkens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Waalkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waalkens 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Waalkens. 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 15 military records available for the last name Waalkens. For the veterans among your Waalkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waalkens lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Waalkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waalkens in 1983 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waalkens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waalkens 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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