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Walb Family History

Walb 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: Wall, Wale, Wali, Wald, Salb, Kalb, Walby, Falb, Walt, Walk

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Where is the Walb family from?

You can see how Walb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Walb families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Walb's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walb 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 Walb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walb. 25% of Walb men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Walb women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walb were Helper and Beautician.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Helper
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Beautician
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Walb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walb 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Walb. 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 586 military records available for the last name Walb. For the veterans among your Walb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walb lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Walb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Walb in 1969 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walb 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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