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Wahlund Family History

Wahlund Name 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: Watland, Wayland, Haglund, Naslund, Schlund, Wahlin, Ohlund, Wahlen

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Where is the Wahlund family from?

You can see how Wahlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Wahlund families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wahlund's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wahlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahlund surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wahlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wahlund. 45% of Wahlund men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wahlund women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wahlund were Printer and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Printer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Wahlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlund 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Wahlund. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 72 military records available for the last name Wahlund. For the veterans among your Wahlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlund lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Wahlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wahlund in 1957 was 33, and 82 in 2003.

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