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Waltemire Family History

Waltemire 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: Waltermire, Baltimore, Walter, Facemire, Wiltshire, Altomare

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Where is the Waltemire family from?

You can see how Waltemire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltemire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Waltemire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Waltemire families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waltemire's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waltemire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltemire 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 Waltemire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waltemire. 100% of Waltemire men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Waltemire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Waltemire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltemire 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Waltemire. 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 110 military records available for the last name Waltemire. For the veterans among your Waltemire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltemire lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Waltemire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waltemire in 1961 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waltemire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltemire 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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