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Walrath Family History

Walrath Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wallrath.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Walrath family from?

You can see how Walrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walrath family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Walrath families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Walrath families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Walrath's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Walrath families in 1891.
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What did your Walrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walrath. 15% of Walrath men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Walrath women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walrath were Machinist and Housework.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Nurse
    11%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Walrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walrath 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Walrath. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Walrath. For the veterans among your Walrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walrath lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Walrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Walrath in 1944 was 26, and 65 in 2004.

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