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Wallat Family History

Wallat 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: Walla, Fallat, Wallar, Pallas, Wall, Waller, Falla, Mallet, Wallace

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Where is the Wallat family from?

You can see how Wallat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wallat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Wallat families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Wallat's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Wallat families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallat 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 Wallat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wallat. 31% of Wallat men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    31%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Molder
    16%

What Wallat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Wallat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallat 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Wallat. 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 241 military records available for the last name Wallat. For the veterans among your Wallat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallat lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Wallat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wallat in 1960 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wallat 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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