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Waulk Family History

Waulk 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: Paulk, Walk, Caulk, Faulk, Haulk, Paul, Wall, Saul, Gault, Kaul

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Where is the Waulk family from?

You can see how Waulk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waulk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Waulk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Waulk families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waulk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waulk families in 1880.
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What did your Waulk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waulk. 34% of Waulk men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Barber
    34%
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Waulk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waulk 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Waulk. 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 18 military records available for the last name Waulk. For the veterans among your Waulk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waulk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Waulk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Waulk in 1967 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

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