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Walney Family History

Walney 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: Walley, Halley, Waller, Paley, Dolney, Galley, Radney, Warner, Haney

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Where is the Walney family from?

You can see how Walney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Walney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Walney families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Walney's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Walney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walney 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 Walney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walney. 100% of Walney men worked as a Private Means and 100% of Walney women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Walney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Walney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walney 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Walney. 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 24 military records available for the last name Walney. For the veterans among your Walney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Walney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Walney in 1966 was 86, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walney 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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