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Walor Family History

Walor 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: Falor, Lalor, Wall, Waller, Major, Amor, Bator, Mayor, Malon, Walford

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Where is the Walor family from?

You can see how Walor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Walor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Walor families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Walor's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Walor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walor 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 142 census records available for the last name Walor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walor 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Walor. 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 37 military records available for the last name Walor. For the veterans among your Walor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walor lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Walor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Walor in 1961 was 65, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walor 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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