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Walbach Family History

Walbach 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: Wallach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach, Wambach, Balbach, Wolbach, Wallace

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Where is the Walbach family from?

You can see how Walbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Walbach families living in Maryland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Walbach's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Walbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Boiler Maker and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walbach. 100% of Walbach men worked as a Boiler Maker and 100% of Walbach women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Boiler Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Walbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbach 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Walbach. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Walbach. For the veterans among your Walbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbach lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Walbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Walbach in 1981 was 84, and 75 in 1998.

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