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Walsey Family History

Walsey 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: Halsey, Wilsey, Walser, Wolsey, Walley, Halley, Halse, Waller, Paley

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Where is the Walsey family from?

You can see how Walsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Walsey family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walsey's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Walsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walsey 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 Walsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walsey. 43% of Walsey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmerstockman
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walsey 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Walsey. 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 87 military records available for the last name Walsey. For the veterans among your Walsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walsey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Walsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Walsey in 1967 was 83, and 63 in 2001.

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