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Walia Family History

Walia Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab Hariyana): Rajput and Sikh name of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Walla, Wali, Palla, Kalla, Kalra, Malik, Gala, Lala, Lalla, Malia

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Where is the Walia family from?

You can see how Walia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walia family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Walia families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Walia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Walia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walia. 100% of Walia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Walia women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Walia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walia 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Walia. 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 25 military records available for the last name Walia. For the veterans among your Walia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walia lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Walia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Walia in 1972 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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