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Walg Family History

Walg 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: Wang, Wall, Wale, Wali, Wald, Waag, Walt, Wagg, Walk, Walp

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Where is the Walg family from?

You can see how Walg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Walg families living in Michigan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Walg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Walg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walg 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 187 census records available for the last name Walg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walg 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Walg. 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 57 military records available for the last name Walg. For the veterans among your Walg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walg lifespan?

Average Walg life expectancy in 1975 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walg 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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