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Walan Family History

Walan 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: Balan, Kalan, Walas, Malan, Alan, Wolan, Walen, Galan, Palan, Walin

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Where is the Walan family from?

You can see how Walan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Walan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Walan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Walan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walan 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 Walan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walan. 50% of Walan men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Walan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walan were Labor and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Walan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Walan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walan 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Walan. 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 80 military records available for the last name Walan. For the veterans among your Walan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Walan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Walan in 1973 was 81, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walan 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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