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Walish Family History

Walish 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: Walsh, Kalish, Malish, Kalich, Wali, Malis, Klish, Valis, Welsh

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Where is the Walish family from?

You can see how Walish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Walish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Walish families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walish's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Walish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walish 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 Walish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walish. 43% of Walish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Walish women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Foreman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Walish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Walish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walish 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Walish. 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 139 military records available for the last name Walish. For the veterans among your Walish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Walish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Walish in 1969 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walish 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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