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Walshon Family History

Walshon 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: Walston, Alston, Waldron, Walton, Wason, Walsh, Malson, Wilson

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Where is the Walshon family from?

You can see how Walshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walshon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walshon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Walshon families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Walshon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walshon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walshon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walshon ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Assembler
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Walshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walshon 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Walshon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Walshon. For the veterans among your Walshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walshon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Walshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Walshon in 1969 was 50, and 93 in 2002.

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