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Walco Family History

Walco 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: Falco, Walko, Waldo, Walch, Wasco, Walck, Wallo, Wall, Balch, Barco

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Where is the Walco family from?

You can see how Walco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Walco families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walco's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walco 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 Walco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walco. 100% of Walco men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Walco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Walco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walco 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Walco. 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 13 military records available for the last name Walco. For the veterans among your Walco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walco lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Walco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Walco in 1978 was 52, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walco 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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