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Waalkes Family History

Waalkes Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Walkes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waalkes family from?

You can see how Waalkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waalkes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waalkes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Waalkes families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Waalkes's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Waalkes families in 1880.
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What did your Waalkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waalkes. 34% of Waalkes men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Grocer
    23%

What Waalkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Waalkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waalkes 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Waalkes. 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 76 military records available for the last name Waalkes. For the veterans among your Waalkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waalkes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Waalkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waalkes in 1964 was 81, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waalkes 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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