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Wahlton Family History

Wahlton 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: Walton, Alton, Halton, Wilton, Dalton, Tarlton, Carlton, Calton

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Where is the Wahlton family from?

You can see how Wahlton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wahlton family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahlton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wahlton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Wahlton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlton 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wahlton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wahlton. For the veterans among your Wahlton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlton lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Wahlton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wahlton in 1978 was 79, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahlton 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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