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Waltas Family History

Waltas 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: Walas, Walts, Pallas, Dallas, Salas, Balas, Walla, Hallas, Matas

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Where is the Waltas family from?

You can see how Waltas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Waltas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waltas family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Waltas's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Waltas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Waltas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltas 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Waltas. 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 34 military records available for the last name Waltas. For the veterans among your Waltas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1986, in the United States, Waltas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Waltas in 1967 was 72, and 81 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltas 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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