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Walliser Name Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from the Wallis (Valais) region of Switzerland so named from Latin vallis ‘valley’.

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


Similar surnames: Galler, Walser, Wallinger, Vallese, Kallsen, Vallier, Waller

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Where is the Walliser family from?

You can see how Walliser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walliser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Walliser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Walliser family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Walliser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Walliser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walliser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walliser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walliser. 20% of Walliser men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Walliser women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walliser were Operator and Housewife. .

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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
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Walliser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walliser 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Walliser. 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 443 military records available for the last name Walliser. For the veterans among your Walliser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walliser lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Walliser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Walliser in 1948 was 60, and 42 in 2004.

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