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Walbrun Family History

Walbrun 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: Waldron, Walburn, Waldrup, Walgren, Waldren, Walborn, Waldrum

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Where is the Walbrun family from?

You can see how Walbrun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbrun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walbrun families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Walbrun families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Walbrun's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walbrun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walbrun 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 Walbrun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walbrun. 28% of Walbrun men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Walbrun women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walbrun were Machinist and Stenographer.

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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
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Walbrun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Walbrun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbrun 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Walbrun. 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 178 military records available for the last name Walbrun. For the veterans among your Walbrun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbrun lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Walbrun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Walbrun in 1953 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walbrun 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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