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Walks Family History

Walks 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: Walas, Walko, Walke, Walk, Walls, Waks, Wilks, Wales, Walts, Walkes

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Where is the Walks family from?

You can see how Walks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Walks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 37 Walks families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Walks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Walks. 85% of Walks men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    85%
  • Student
    16%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Walks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walks 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Walks. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Walks. For the veterans among your Walks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walks lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Walks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Walks in 1961 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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