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Walesh Family History

Walesh 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: Walsh, Wales, Sales, Ganesh, Wale, Wiles, Vales, Cales, Welsh, Swales

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Where is the Walesh family from?

You can see how Walesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walesh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walesh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Walesh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Walesh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walesh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walesh 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 Walesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Walesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walesh 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Walesh. 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 31 military records available for the last name Walesh. For the veterans among your Walesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walesh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Walesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Walesh in 1972 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walesh 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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