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Waln Family History

Waln Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Waln family from?

You can see how Waln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waln family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waln families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Waln families living in Cheshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Waln's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Waln families in 1891.
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What did your Waln ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gentleman Farmer and Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waln. 100% of Waln men worked as a Gentleman Farmer and 100% of Waln women worked as a 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

  • Gentleman Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Waln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waln 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Waln. 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 652 military records available for the last name Waln. For the veterans among your Waln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waln lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Waln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Waln in 1960 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waln 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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