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Walahan Family History

Walahan 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: Calahan, Balaban, Waldman, Callahan, Colahan, Hallahan, Wallman

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Where is the Walahan family from?

You can see how Walahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walahan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Walahan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Walahan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Walahan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walahan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Walahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walahan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Walahan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Walahan. For the veterans among your Walahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walahan lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Walahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Walahan in 1986 was 81, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walahan 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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