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Walpuff Family History

Walpuff 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: Balluff, Walburg, Aliff, Walpole, Puff, Pluff, Acuff, Hauff, Kilduff

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Where is the Walpuff family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walpuff 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 Walpuff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Walpuff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walpuff 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Walpuff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Walpuff. For the veterans among your Walpuff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walpuff lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Walpuff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Walpuff in 1975 was 68, and 94 in 1997.

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