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Wallish Family History

Wallish 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: Wallis, Wallisch, Allis, Fallis, Walli, Wallach, Rallis, Sallis

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Where is the Wallish family from?

You can see how Wallish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wallish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Wallish families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Wallish's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Wallish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wallish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallish. 28% of Wallish men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wallish women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallish were Lawyer and 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
    28%
  • Tailor
    23%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Lawyer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wallish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallish 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Wallish. 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 107 military records available for the last name Wallish. For the veterans among your Wallish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallish lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wallish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wallish in 1967 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

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