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Walthers Name Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Walther (see Walter ).

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


Similar surnames: Walters, Walther, Waters, Watters, Walter, Withers, Wichers, Matthes

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Where is the Walthers family from?

You can see how Walthers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walthers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walthers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Walthers families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Walthers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Walthers families in 1911.
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What did your Walthers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walthers. 23% of Walthers men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Walthers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walthers were Manager and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Walthers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walthers 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Walthers. 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 750 military records available for the last name Walthers. For the veterans among your Walthers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walthers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Walthers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Walthers in 1959 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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