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Walger Family History

Walger 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: Alger, Waller, Walker, Wager, Walder, Walter, Walzer, Walmer, Wanger

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Where is the Walger family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walger. 22% of Walger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Walger women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    22%
  • Section Foreman
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walger 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Walger. 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 302 military records available for the last name Walger. For the veterans among your Walger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Walger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Walger in 1961 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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