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Walravens Family History

Walravens 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: Walraven, Slavens, Ravens, Cravens, Leavens, Sagraves, Warrens

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Where is the Walravens family from?

You can see how Walravens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walravens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Walravens families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Walravens families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Walravens's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Walravens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walravens 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 Walravens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dressmaker trader Of was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walravens. 100% of Walravens women worked as a Dressmaker trader Of.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Dressmaker trader Of
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Walravens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walravens 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Walravens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Walravens. For the veterans among your Walravens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walravens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Walravens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Walravens in 1970 was 75, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walravens 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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