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Wahlbeck Family History

Wahlbeck 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: Walbeck, Waldeck, Wahlberg, Kohlbeck, Walberg, Sahlberg, Kolbeck

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Where is the Wahlbeck family from?

You can see how Wahlbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlbeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wahlbeck family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wahlbeck's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Wahlbeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahlbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wahlbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wahlbeck. 100% of Wahlbeck men worked as a Farming. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Wahlbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlbeck 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Wahlbeck. 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 27 military records available for the last name Wahlbeck. For the veterans among your Wahlbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wahlbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Wahlbeck in 1962 was 69, and 69 in 2002.

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