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Gwalthney Family History

Gwalthney 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: Gwaltney, Gwartney, Gaultney, Gautney, Walther, Waltner, Galley

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Where is the Gwalthney family from?

You can see how Gwalthney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwalthney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Gwalthney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gwalthney family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gwalthney's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gwalthney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwalthney 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 100 census records available for the last name Gwalthney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwalthney 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Gwalthney. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gwalthney. For the veterans among your Gwalthney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwalthney lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Gwalthney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gwalthney in 1970 was 54, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gwalthney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gwalthney 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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