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Walvatne Family History

Walvatne Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Valvatne in Stord, a compound of Old Norse vathill ‘ford, shallows’ and vatn ‘lake, water’.

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


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Where is the Walvatne family from?

You can see how Walvatne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walvatne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Walvatne families living in Iowa. This was about 35% of all the recorded Walvatne's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Walvatne families in 1920.
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What did your Walvatne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walvatne. 37% of Walvatne men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Labor
    19%
  • Fireman
    19%

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Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Walvatne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walvatne 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Walvatne. 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 91 military records available for the last name Walvatne. For the veterans among your Walvatne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walvatne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Walvatne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Walvatne in 1964 was 77, and 78 in 2003.

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