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Wallisa Family History

Wallisa 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: Wallis, Allis, Walla, Fallis, Walli, Rallis, Sallis, Gallina, Kallis

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Where is the Wallisa family from?

You can see how Wallisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallisa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Wallisa families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wallisa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wallisa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallisa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Wallisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallisa 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wallisa. 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 93 military records available for the last name Wallisa. For the veterans among your Wallisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallisa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Wallisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wallisa in 1961 was 73, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wallisa 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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