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Wallk Family History

Wallk 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: Wall, Walla, Walli, Walek, Wally, Walle, Walk, Walls, Walck, Wallo

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Where is the Wallk family from?

You can see how Wallk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wallk families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Wallk's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wallk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallk 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 135 census records available for the last name Wallk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallk 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Wallk. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wallk. For the veterans among your Wallk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Wallk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wallk in 1968 was 57, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wallk 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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