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Walrose Family History

Walrose 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: Larose, Melrose, Walpole, Walrod, Marose, Walrond, Belrose, Calcote

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Where is the Walrose family from?

You can see how Walrose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walrose family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walrose families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Walrose's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Walrose families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walrose 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 Walrose ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walrose. 100% of Walrose women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Walrose family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Walrose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walrose 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Walrose. 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 46 military records available for the last name Walrose. For the veterans among your Walrose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walrose lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Walrose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Walrose in 1989 was 77, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walrose 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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