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Walles Name Meaning

English: variant of Wallace .

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


Similar surnames: Walle, Alles, Willes, Balles, Walls, Wallis, Malles, Walley, Welles

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Where is the Walles family from?

You can see how Walles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Walles families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Walles's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walles families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walles. 25% of Walles men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Walles women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walles were Labor and Manager. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    12%
  • Secretary
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Manager
    9%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Walles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Walles. 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 991 military records available for the last name Walles. For the veterans among your Walles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walles lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Walles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Walles in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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