This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Waliser family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Waliser Family History

Waliser 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: Walliser, Walser, Walizer, Kaiser, Waller, Walker, Waldner, Balser

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Waliser family from?

You can see how Waliser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waliser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waliser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 48 Waliser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waliser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waliser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waliser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Waliser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waliser. 45% of Waliser men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Waliser women worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Waliser | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Waliser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Waliser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waliser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Waliser

Passenger Lists

There are 55 immigration records available for the last name Waliser. 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.

View all Waliser immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 98 military records available for the last name Waliser. For the veterans among your Waliser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Waliser military records

You've only scratched the surface of Waliser family history

Discover More

What is the average Waliser lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Waliser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waliser in 1975 was 73, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waliser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waliser 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Waliser family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial