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Wahlbom Family History

Wahlbom 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: Wahl, Wahab, Talbot, Falbo, Walton, Dahlem, Altom, Ahlborn, Walby

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Where is the Wahlbom family from?

You can see how Wahlbom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlbom family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wahlbom families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wahlbom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wahlbom families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Wahlbom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlbom 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Wahlbom. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wahlbom. For the veterans among your Wahlbom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlbom lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Wahlbom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wahlbom in 1971 was 75, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahlbom 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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