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Walbam Family History

Walbam 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: Alam, Hallam, Salaam, Balsam, Alba, Dallam, Walla, Alban, Walby

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Where is the Walbam family from?

You can see how Walbam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walbam family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Walbam's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Walbam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walbam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Walbam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbam 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Walbam. 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 Walbam. For the veterans among your Walbam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbam lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Walbam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Walbam in 1977 was 77, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walbam 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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