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Waltar Family History

Waltar 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: Walter, Wallar, Waller, Alter, Malter, Halter, Tatar, Salter, Walker

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Where is the Waltar family from?

You can see how Waltar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Waltar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Waltar families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waltar's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Waltar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltar 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 Waltar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltar. 37% of Waltar men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Waltar women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltar were Soldier and Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Soldier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • House Laundry
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Waltar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Waltar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltar 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Waltar. 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 71 military records available for the last name Waltar. For the veterans among your Waltar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1998, in the United States, Waltar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Waltar in 1958 was 52, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltar 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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