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Walbert Family History

Walbert Surname Meaning

German: from the medieval personal name Waldobert (originally from walt ‘rule’ + berht ‘bright famous’).

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


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Where is the Walbert family from?

You can see how Walbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walbert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Walbert families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Walbert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walbert families in 1891.
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What did your Walbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walbert. 21% of Walbert men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Walbert women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walbert were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Walbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbert 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Walbert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Walbert. For the veterans among your Walbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Walbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Walbert in 1956 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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