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Walgo Family History

Walgo 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: Walko, Waldo, Wargo, Wallo, Wang, Wall, Algeo, Gallo, Mallo, Valko

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Where is the Walgo family from?

You can see how Walgo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walgo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walgo family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walgo's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Walgo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walgo 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 64 census records available for the last name Walgo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walgo 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 Walgo. 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 1 military records available for the last name Walgo. For the veterans among your Walgo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walgo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Walgo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Walgo in 1957 was 59, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walgo 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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