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Walpus Family History

Walpus 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: Malkus, Kalmus, Walas, Wallis, Kallus, Kappus, Balius, Walper, Balkus

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Where is the Walpus family from?

You can see how Walpus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walpus family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Walpus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Walpus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Walpus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walpus 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 52 census records available for the last name Walpus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walpus 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Walpus. 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 33 military records available for the last name Walpus. For the veterans among your Walpus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walpus lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2001, in the United States, Walpus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Walpus in 1946 was 39, and 62 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walpus 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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