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Walser Family History

Walser Surname Meaning

South German: habitational name for someone from Wals near Salzburg. German: variant of Walliser.

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


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Where is the Walser family from?

You can see how Walser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Walser families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Walser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walser families in 1891.
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What did your Walser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walser. 100% of Walser men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 67% of Walser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%

What Walser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Walser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walser 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Walser. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Walser. For the veterans among your Walser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Walser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Walser in 1955 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walser 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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