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Walhay Family History

Walhay 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: Kallay, Wahab, Walla, Galway, Alday, Walby, Walas, Malay, Wally

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Where is the Walhay family from?

You can see how Walhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walhay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walhay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Walhay families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Walhay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walhay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walhay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walhay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Walhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walhay 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Walhay. 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 14 military records available for the last name Walhay. For the veterans among your Walhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walhay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Walhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Walhay in 1975 was 92, and 79 in 1999.

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