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Waltron Family History

Waltron 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: Waldron, Walton, Alton, Halton, Wilton, Dalton, Calton, Patron

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Where is the Waltron family from?

You can see how Waltron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltron family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Waltron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Waltron families living in Angus. This was about 40% of all the recorded Waltron's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Waltron families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Waltron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltron 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Waltron. 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 15 military records available for the last name Waltron. For the veterans among your Waltron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltron lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Waltron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Waltron in 1973 was 84, and 74 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltron 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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