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Wallier Family History

Wallier 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: Waller, Callier, Vallier, Gallier, Walliser, Lallier, Wallner

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Where is the Wallier family from?

You can see how Wallier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wallier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wallier families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wallier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wallier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wallier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallier. 60% of Wallier men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wallier women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Wallier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallier 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wallier. 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 22 military records available for the last name Wallier. For the veterans among your Wallier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Wallier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wallier in 1976 was 76, and 83 in 1988.

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