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Wallendal Family History

Wallendal 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: Callender, Allende, Wallen, Walenta, Wallander, Allender, Allen

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Where is the Wallendal family from?

You can see how Wallendal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallendal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Wallendal families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wallendal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wallendal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallendal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wallendal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallendal. 100% of Wallendal men worked as a Farm and 100% of Wallendal women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Wallendal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Wallendal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallendal 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Wallendal. 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 59 military records available for the last name Wallendal. For the veterans among your Wallendal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallendal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Wallendal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wallendal in 1974 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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