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Walkenbach Family History

Walkenbach 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: Kallenbach, Kaltenbach, Wagenbach, Allenbach, Dallenbach, Altenbach

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Where is the Walkenbach family from?

You can see how Walkenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkenbach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Walkenbach families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Walkenbach's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Walkenbach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walkenbach 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 Walkenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walkenbach. 60% of Walkenbach men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

What Walkenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Walkenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkenbach 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Walkenbach. 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 76 military records available for the last name Walkenbach. For the veterans among your Walkenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkenbach lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Walkenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Walkenbach in 1961 was 58, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walkenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walkenbach 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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