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Walwark Family History

Walwark 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: Wallwork, Talwar, Alward, Wallack, Wallar, Clark, Walburg, Waller

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Where is the Walwark family from?

You can see how Walwark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walwark family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walwark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Walwark families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Walwark's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walwark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walwark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walwark ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Walwark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walwark 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Walwark. 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 11 military records available for the last name Walwark. For the veterans among your Walwark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walwark lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Walwark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Walwark in 1971 was 73, and 78 in 1998.

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