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Walshe Family History

Walshe Surname Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Walsh.

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


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Where is the Walshe family from?

You can see how Walshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walshe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Walshe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Walshe families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Walshe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Walshe families in 1891.
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What did your Walshe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walshe. 14% of Walshe men worked as a Barman and 49% of Walshe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walshe were Retired Civil Servant and Barmaid.

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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

  • Barman
    14%
  • Catholic Priest
    11%
  • Glove Manufacturer
    7%
  • Retired Civil Servant
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    49%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Mental Nurse
    4%
  • Barmaid
    4%

What Walshe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Walshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walshe 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Walshe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Walshe. For the veterans among your Walshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walshe lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Walshe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Walshe in 1946 was 58, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walshe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walshe 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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