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Wallsmith Family History

Wallsmith 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: Stallsmith, Goldsmith, Waltemath, Naismith, Wallerich, Wachsmuth

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Where is the Wallsmith family from?

You can see how Wallsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallsmith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wallsmith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wallsmith family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wallsmith's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Wallsmith families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wallsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallsmith. 70% of Wallsmith men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wallsmith women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallsmith were Farming and Housewife. .

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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
    70%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wallsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallsmith 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Wallsmith. 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 137 military records available for the last name Wallsmith. For the veterans among your Wallsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallsmith lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wallsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wallsmith in 1964 was 74, and 74 in 2004.

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