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Wallman Family History

Wallman Surname Meaning

English (Cambridgeshire): either an occupational name meaning ‘servant of Wale’ (see Wale) or a topographic name for someone who lived by a wall (see Wall).

Swedish: ornamental name composed of (a variant of) the elements vall ‘grassy bank’ + man ‘man’.

Americanized form of German Wallmann: variant of Wall 4 and 5.

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


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Where is the Wallman family from?

You can see how Wallman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wallman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 43 Wallman families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Wallman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wallman families in 1891.
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What did your Wallman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wallman. 100% of Wallman men worked as a Gardener and 75% of Wallman 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Wallman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wallman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wallman. For the veterans among your Wallman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wallman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wallman in 1959 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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