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Walrad Family History

Walrad 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: Walrod, Ward, Wald, Walla, Barad, Walas, Waara, Walstad, Kalra, Wavra

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Where is the Walrad family from?

You can see how Walrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walrad family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walrad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Walrad family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Walrad's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Walrad families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walrad 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 Walrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walrad. 29% of Walrad men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Mail Carrier
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walrad 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Walrad. 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 153 military records available for the last name Walrad. For the veterans among your Walrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walrad lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Walrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Walrad in 1964 was 67, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walrad 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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