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Walof Family History

Walof 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: Wolf, Wall, Malon, Malo, Wale, Wali, Wald, Alo, Balon, Calo

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Where is the Walof family from?

You can see how Walof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walof family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Walof families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walof family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walof's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Walof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walof 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 28 census records available for the last name Walof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walof 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Walof. 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 Walof. For the veterans among your Walof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walof lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Walof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Walof in 1970 was 63, and 79 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walof 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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