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Walstra Family History

Walstra 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: Balestra, Lastra, Hamstra, Walston, Walstad, Kamstra, Zylstra, Walser

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Where is the Walstra family from?

You can see how Walstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walstra family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Walstra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Walstra family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walstra's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Walstra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walstra ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Walstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walstra 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Walstra. 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 60 military records available for the last name Walstra. For the veterans among your Walstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walstra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Walstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Walstra in 1963 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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