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Waltens Family History

Waltens 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: Walters, Salters, Walton, Waters, Walter, Alten, Walden, Altes

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Where is the Waltens family from?

You can see how Waltens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waltens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Waltens family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waltens's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Waltens families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltens 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 Waltens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waltens. 60% of Waltens men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Waltens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltens 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Waltens. 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 32 military records available for the last name Waltens. For the veterans among your Waltens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Waltens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Waltens in 1966 was 64, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltens 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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