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Walruff Family History

Walruff 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: Harruff, Balluff, Walburg, Woodruff, Aliff, Pluff, Acuff, Hauff

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Where is the Walruff family from?

You can see how Walruff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walruff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walruff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Walruff families living in Kansas. This was about 47% of all the recorded Walruff's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Walruff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Walruff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walruff 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Walruff. 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 41 military records available for the last name Walruff. For the veterans among your Walruff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walruff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Walruff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Walruff in 1956 was 50, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walruff 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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