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Walgate Family History

Walgate Surname Meaning

From an unidentified or lost place called Walgate probably in either Yorks or Lincs. The origin of the place-name cannot be certain without early forms though the final element is likely to be Old Scandinavian gata ‘way path road’.

The post-medieval bearers may alternatively represent a variant of Waggott.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Walgate family from?

You can see how Walgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walgate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Walgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Walgate families living in Yorkshire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Walgate's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Walgate families in 1891.
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What did your Walgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walgate. 60% of Walgate men worked as a Farmer and 86% of Walgate women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walgate were Retired Farmer and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Retired Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walgate 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Walgate. 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 107 military records available for the last name Walgate. For the veterans among your Walgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walgate lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Walgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Walgate in 1958 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

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