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Walizer Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Walliser .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Waltzer, Lizer, Walzer, Walser, Walliser, Helzer, Altizer, Waltner

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Where is the Walizer family from?

You can see how Walizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walizer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Walizer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Walizer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Walizer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walizer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walizer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walizer. 37% of Walizer men worked as a Laborer and 70% of Walizer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walizer were Truck Loader and Housemaid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Truck Loader
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    70%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Housemaid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walizer 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Walizer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 471 military records available for the last name Walizer. For the veterans among your Walizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walizer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Walizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Walizer in 1957 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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