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Walle Family History

Walle Surname Meaning

English and German: variant of Wall. This surname is also found in Mexico. Norwegian: variant of Valle.

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


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Where is the Walle family from?

You can see how Walle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 57 Walle families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Walle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walle families in 1891.
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What did your Walle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walle. 50% of Walle men worked as a Motor Driver and 100% of Walle 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Walle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walle 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Walle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Walle. For the veterans among your Walle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walle lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Walle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Walle in 1953 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walle 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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