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Walbruch Family History

Walbruch 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: Walburg, Malbrough, Aldrich, Wallach, Paluch, Albrecht, Halbach

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Where is the Walbruch family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walbruch 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 Walbruch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walbruch. 100% of Walbruch men worked as a Mechanic.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Walbruch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbruch 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Walbruch. 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 14 military records available for the last name Walbruch. For the veterans among your Walbruch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbruch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Walbruch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Walbruch in 1965 was 75, and 77 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walbruch 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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