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Walema Family History

Walema 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: Walega, Waldman, Salama, Wale, Walla, Salem, Lalama, Palma, Walek

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Where is the Walema family from?

You can see how Walema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walema families living in Mississippi. This was about 40% of all the recorded Walema's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Walema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walema surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Walema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walema 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Walema. 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 11 military records available for the last name Walema. For the veterans among your Walema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walema lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Walema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Walema in 1971 was 67, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walema 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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