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Walthart Family History

Walthart 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: Walthall, Walther, Walthers, Wishart, Machart, Altherr, Walter

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Where is the Walthart family from?

You can see how Walthart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walthart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Walthart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Walthart family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Walthart's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walthart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walthart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walthart ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Walthart ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Walthart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walthart 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 Walthart. 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 34 military records available for the last name Walthart. For the veterans among your Walthart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walthart lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Walthart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Walthart in 1969 was 81, and 78 in 1998.

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