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Walkney Family History

Walkney 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: Walkley, Hackney, Walker, Waldner, Falkner, Ankney, Maloney, Gwaltney

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Where is the Walkney family from?

You can see how Walkney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walkney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Walkney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walkney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walkney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walkney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Walkney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkney 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Walkney. 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 28 military records available for the last name Walkney. For the veterans among your Walkney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Walkney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Walkney in 1968 was 47, and 75 in 2000.

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