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Walhey Family History

Walhey 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: Walley, Halley, Waller, Paley, Washer, Galley, Whaley, Caley, Walker

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Where is the Walhey family from?

You can see how Walhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walhey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Walhey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Walhey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Walhey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walhey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walhey 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 87 census records available for the last name Walhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walhey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Walhey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Walhey. For the veterans among your Walhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walhey lifespan?

Average Walhey life expectancy in 1970 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walhey 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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