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Wallerius Family History

Wallerius 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: Wallerich, Valerius, Waller, Calleros, Wallis, Ballerini, Willers

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Where is the Wallerius family from?

You can see how Wallerius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallerius family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wallerius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Wallerius families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wallerius's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wallerius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallerius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wallerius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallerius. 43% of Wallerius men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wallerius women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Butcher
    29%
  • Helper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Wallerius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallerius 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Wallerius. 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 57 military records available for the last name Wallerius. For the veterans among your Wallerius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallerius lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Wallerius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Wallerius in 1961 was 55, and 71 in 2002.

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