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Wahlman Family History

Wahlman Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name a variant of Wallman.

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


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Where is the Wahlman family from?

You can see how Wahlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wahlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Wahlman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahlman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Wahlman families in 1911.
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What did your Wahlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wahlman. 27% of Wahlman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Wahlman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wahlman were New Worker 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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Wahlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wahlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlman 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Wahlman. 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 226 military records available for the last name Wahlman. For the veterans among your Wahlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wahlman in 1957 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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