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Wahlborg Family History

Wahlborg Surname 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: Wahlberg, Walburg, Walberg, Sahlberg, Ahlborn, Mahlberg, Dahlberg

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Where is the Wahlborg family from?

You can see how Wahlborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlborg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlborg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wahlborg families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wahlborg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wahlborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahlborg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wahlborg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wahlborg. 100% of Wahlborg 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Wahlborg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Wahlborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlborg 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Wahlborg. 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 195 military records available for the last name Wahlborg. For the veterans among your Wahlborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlborg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wahlborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wahlborg in 1965 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahlborg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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