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Walens Family History

Walens 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: Walen, Wales, Sales, Wale, Wiles, Palen, Vales, Dalen, Waters, Cales

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Where is the Walens family from?

You can see how Walens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Walens family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Walens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walens. 67% of Walens 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Walens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walens 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Walens. 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 16 military records available for the last name Walens. For the veterans among your Walens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walens lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Walens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Walens in 1955 was 52, and 92 in 1998.

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