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Walkes Family History

Walkes Surname Meaning

German: variant of Walke.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Walkes family from?

You can see how Walkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 173 Walkes families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Walkes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walkes families in 1891.
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What did your Walkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walkes. 25% of Walkes men worked as a Bricklayer and 71% of Walkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walkes were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Walkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Walkes. 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 417 military records available for the last name Walkes. For the veterans among your Walkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Walkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Walkes in 1963 was 63, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walkes 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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