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Walten Family History

Walten Surname Meaning

see Walton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Walten family from?

You can see how Walten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Walten families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Walten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walten families in 1911.
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What did your Walten ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Walten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walten 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Walten. 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 904 military records available for the last name Walten. For the veterans among your Walten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Walten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Walten in 1968 was 89, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walten 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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