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Wahlstrand Family History

Wahlstrand 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: Ahlstrand, Walstad, Wahlstrom, Walstead, Halstead, Karlstad, Strand

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Where is the Wahlstrand family from?

You can see how Wahlstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlstrand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlstrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wahlstrand family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahlstrand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wahlstrand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahlstrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wahlstrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wahlstrand. 100% of Wahlstrand women worked as an Office Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Worker
    100%

What Wahlstrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Wahlstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlstrand 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Wahlstrand. 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 42 military records available for the last name Wahlstrand. For the veterans among your Wahlstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlstrand lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wahlstrand in 1966 was 85, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wahlstrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahlstrand 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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