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Walther Family History

Walther Surname Meaning

German Dutch Swedish and Danish: variant of Walter.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Walther family from?

You can see how Walther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Walther families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Walther's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Walther families in 1891.
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What did your Walther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walther. 85% of Walther 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
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Walther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walther 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Walther. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Walther. For the veterans among your Walther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walther lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Walther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Walther in 1945 was 39, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walther 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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