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Walush Family History

Walush 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: Walsh, Waugh, Welsh, Lush, Balash, Paluch, Walas, Baluch, Walch

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Where is the Walush family from?

You can see how Walush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walush family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Walush families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walush's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walush families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walush surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walush ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Walush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walush 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Walush. 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 16 military records available for the last name Walush. For the veterans among your Walush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walush lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Walush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Walush in 1965 was 72, and 91 in 1999.

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