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Waltho Family History

Waltho Surname Meaning

see Walthew.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waltho family from?

You can see how Waltho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltho family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltho families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Waltho families living in Staffordshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Waltho's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Waltho families in 1891.
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What did your Waltho ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waltho. 60% of Waltho men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 80% of Waltho women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltho were Dairy Farmer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    60%
  • Dairy Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Waltho family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Waltho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltho 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Waltho. 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 267 military records available for the last name Waltho. For the veterans among your Waltho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltho lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Waltho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Waltho in 1968 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltho 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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