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Waligh Family History

Waligh 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: Kalich, Wali, Haigh, Waugh, Bligh, Balich, Walsh, Malich, Raleigh

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Where is the Waligh family from?

You can see how Waligh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waligh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waligh family living in California. This was about 17% of all the recorded Waligh's in USA. California and 5 other states had the highest population of Waligh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waligh 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 23 census records available for the last name Waligh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waligh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Waligh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Waligh. For the veterans among your Waligh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waligh lifespan?

Average Waligh life expectancy in 1998 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waligh 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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