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Walkeen Family History

Walkeen 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: Walker, Walden, Walkley, Walen, Wallen, Walke, Wilken, Walgren

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Where is the Walkeen family from?

You can see how Walkeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkeen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Walkeen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Walkeen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Walkeen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walkeen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walkeen 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 32 census records available for the last name Walkeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkeen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Walkeen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Walkeen. For the veterans among your Walkeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkeen lifespan?

Average Walkeen life expectancy in 1987 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walkeen 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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