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Walgemuth Family History

Walgemuth 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: Wolgemuth, Wohlgemuth, Waltemath, Wildermuth, Warmuth, Wachsmuth

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Where is the Walgemuth family from?

You can see how Walgemuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walgemuth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walgemuth family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Walgemuth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walgemuth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walgemuth 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 59 census records available for the last name Walgemuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walgemuth 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Walgemuth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Walgemuth. For the veterans among your Walgemuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walgemuth

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