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Walthers Family History

Walthers Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Walther (see Walter).

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


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Where is the Walthers family from?

You can see how Walthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walthers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walthers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Walthers families living in Glamorgan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Walthers's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Walthers families in 1891.
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What did your Walthers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walthers. 80% of Walthers 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
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Passenger Lists

There are 434 immigration records available for the last name Walthers. 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 750 military records available for the last name Walthers. For the veterans among your Walthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walthers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Walthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Walthers in 1959 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walthers 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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