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Walkenstein Family History

Walkenstein 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: Falkenstein, Wallenstein, Gallenstein, Wallerstein, Katzenstein

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Where is the Walkenstein family from?

You can see how Walkenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walkenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Walkenstein families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Walkenstein's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Walkenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walkenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walkenstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Walkenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkenstein 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Walkenstein. 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 18 military records available for the last name Walkenstein. For the veterans among your Walkenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkenstein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Walkenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Walkenstein in 1971 was 60, and 87 in 2003.

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