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Walbeck Family History

Walbeck Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places so named for example in Saxony-Anhalt and North Rhine-Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Walbeck family from?

You can see how Walbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Walbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Walbeck family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walbeck's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Walbeck families in 1891.
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What did your Walbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walbeck. 40% of Walbeck men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Walbeck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walbeck were Farmer and House Worker.

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • House Worker
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbeck 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Walbeck. 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 496 military records available for the last name Walbeck. For the veterans among your Walbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbeck lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2003, in the United States, Walbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Walbeck in 1941 was 36, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walbeck 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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