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Walsman Family History

Walsman 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: Waldman, Wallman, Alsman, Salsman, Waltman, Wassman, Kalman, Allman

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Where is the Walsman family from?

You can see how Walsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walsman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Walsman families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walsman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walsman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walsman 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 Walsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walsman. 100% of Walsman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Walsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Walsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walsman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Walsman. 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 93 military records available for the last name Walsman. For the veterans among your Walsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walsman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Walsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Walsman in 1959 was 53, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walsman 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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