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Walag Family History

Walag 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: Waag, Walas, Wang, Wall, Sala, Alam, Balan, Haag, Bala, Lala

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Where is the Walag family from?

You can see how Walag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walag family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walag family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Walag's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Walag families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walag ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Walag ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Walag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walag 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Walag. 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 49 military records available for the last name Walag. For the veterans among your Walag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walag lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Walag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Walag in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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