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Waltis Family History

Waltis 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: Wallis, Altis, Saltis, Walts, Allis, Martis, Wali, Matis, Artis

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Where is the Waltis family from?

You can see how Waltis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Waltis families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Waltis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waltis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Waltis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Waltis. 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 39 military records available for the last name Waltis. For the veterans among your Waltis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltis lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Waltis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Waltis in 1985 was 83, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltis 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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