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Walriven Family History

Walriven 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: Walraven, Warren, Marien, Warden, Larive, Waldie, Saarinen, Waren

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Where is the Walriven family from?

You can see how Walriven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walriven family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Walriven family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Walriven's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Walriven families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walriven 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 28 census records available for the last name Walriven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walriven 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Walriven. 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 23 military records available for the last name Walriven. For the veterans among your Walriven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walriven lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Walriven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Walriven in 1985 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walriven 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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