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Walliser Family History

Walliser Surname Meaning

Swiss German: habitational name for someone from the Wallis (Valais) region of Switzerland so named from Latin vallis ‘valley’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Walliser family from?

You can see how Walliser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walliser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Walliser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Walliser family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Walliser's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Walliser families in 1911.
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What did your Walliser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Walliser. 100% of Walliser men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Walliser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walliser 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Walliser. 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 443 military records available for the last name Walliser. For the veterans among your Walliser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walliser lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Walliser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Walliser in 1948 was 60, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walliser 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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