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Waltonen Family History

Waltonen 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: Halonen, Walton, Salonen, Peltonen, Waltner, Alton, Halton, Wilton

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Where is the Waltonen family from?

You can see how Waltonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Waltonen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Waltonen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Waltonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltonen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waltonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltonen. 82% of Waltonen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waltonen women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Waltonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltonen 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Waltonen. 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 80 military records available for the last name Waltonen. For the veterans among your Waltonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltonen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Waltonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waltonen in 1966 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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