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Wallburg Family History

Wallburg 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: Walburg, Wallberg, Walberg, Wahlberg, Hallberg, Kallberg, Malburg

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Where is the Wallburg family from?

You can see how Wallburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wallburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Wallburg families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wallburg's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wallburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wallburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wallburg. 100% of Wallburg 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Wallburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallburg 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Wallburg. 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 157 military records available for the last name Wallburg. For the veterans among your Wallburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallburg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Wallburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wallburg in 1962 was 81, and 70 in 2000.

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