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Walsmann Family History

Walsmann 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: Waldmann, Wassmann, Hausmann, Waldman, Dallmann, Altmann, Wallman

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Where is the Walsmann family from?

You can see how Walsmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walsmann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Walsmann families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Walsmann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Walsmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walsmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walsmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Walsmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walsmann 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Walsmann. 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 5 military records available for the last name Walsmann. For the veterans among your Walsmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walsmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Walsmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Walsmann in 1963 was 89, and 94 in 2000.

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