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Wahlus Family History

Wahlus 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: Wahls, Wahl, Mahlum, Walas, Wallis, Kallus, Wahler, Ahles, Bahls

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Where is the Wahlus family from?

You can see how Wahlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wahlus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahlus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wahlus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Wahlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlus 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 immigration records available for the last name Wahlus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wahlus. For the veterans among your Wahlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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