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Walheim Family History

Walheim 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: Manheim, Solheim, Wilhelm, Kvalheim, Waller, Hashim, Washer, Walker

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Where is the Walheim family from?

You can see how Walheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Walheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Walheim families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Walheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walheim 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 Walheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fishing Net Braider was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walheim. 100% of Walheim women worked as a Fishing Net Braider.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Fishing Net Braider
    100%

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Census Records

There are 830 census records available for the last name Walheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walheim 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Walheim. 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 228 military records available for the last name Walheim. For the veterans among your Walheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Walheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Walheim in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walheim 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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