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Walrod Name Meaning

Variant of Walrath a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Waldo, Walrond, Elrod, Waldron, Walford, Wald, Walton, Warth, Ard

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Where is the Walrod family from?

You can see how Walrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Walrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 25 Walrod families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Walrod's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walrod families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walrod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walrod. 31% of Walrod men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Walrod women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walrod were Clerk and Office 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
    31%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Office Manager
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Walrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walrod 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Walrod. 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 671 military records available for the last name Walrod. For the veterans among your Walrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walrod lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Walrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Walrod in 1945 was 30, and 89 in 2004.

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