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Walgamott Family History

Walgamott 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: Wolgamott, Walcott, Willmott, Lamott, Wilmott, Sakamoto, Lamont

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Where is the Walgamott family from?

You can see how Walgamott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walgamott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walgamott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Walgamott families living in Iowa. This was about 31% of all the recorded Walgamott's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Walgamott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walgamott 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 Walgamott ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Sheephearder
    100%

What Walgamott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Walgamott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walgamott 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Walgamott. 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 52 military records available for the last name Walgamott. For the veterans among your Walgamott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walgamott lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Walgamott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Walgamott in 1962 was 41, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walgamott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walgamott 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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