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Walbrown Family History

Walbrown 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: Waldron, Walborn, Brown, Walton, Albro, Alborn, Cambron, Walrod

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Where is the Walbrown family from?

You can see how Walbrown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbrown family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walbrown families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Walbrown families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Walbrown's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Walbrown families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walbrown surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walbrown ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walbrown. 100% of Walbrown men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Walbrown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbrown 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Walbrown. 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 213 military records available for the last name Walbrown. For the veterans among your Walbrown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbrown lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Walbrown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Walbrown in 1969 was 63, and 75 in 2000.

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