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Wallan Family History

Wallan 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: Callan, Walla, Allan, Wollan, Wallman, Wallen, Willan, Wallin, Wallar

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Where is the Wallan family from?

You can see how Wallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wallan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 29 Wallan families living in Northumberland. This was about 15% of all the recorded Wallan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Wallan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallan 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 Wallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wallan. 100% of Wallan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wallan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallan 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 Wallan. 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 563 military records available for the last name Wallan. For the veterans among your Wallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wallan in 1961 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wallan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wallan 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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