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Wahlsmith Family History

Wahlsmith 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: Stallsmith, Naismith, Wachsmuth, Hysmith, Wasmuth, Wassmuth, Smith

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Where is the Wahlsmith family from?

You can see how Wahlsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlsmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wahlsmith families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahlsmith's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wahlsmith families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Wahlsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlsmith 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wahlsmith. 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 70 military records available for the last name Wahlsmith. For the veterans among your Wahlsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlsmith lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wahlsmith in 1961 was 34, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahlsmith 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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