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Wal Family History

Wal Surname Meaning

Dutch: very rare variant of Van der Wal (see Vanderwal) or its cognate Van de Wal and in North America probably (also) a shortened form of these.

Polish: from a short form of the personal name Walenty Polish form of Valentine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wal family from?

You can see how Wal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Wal families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wal families in 1891.
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What did your Wal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wal. 100% of Wal men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Wal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Independent Means
    17%

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Wal. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Wal. For the veterans among your Wal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wal in 1964 was 57, and 70 in 2003.

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