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Walbum Family History

Walbum 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: Allum, Walburg, Hallum, Halbur, Walby, Wassum, Wallbaum, Albus

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Where is the Walbum family from?

You can see how Walbum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walbum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walbum family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Walbum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walbum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walbum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Walbum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walbum 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Walbum. 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 3 military records available for the last name Walbum. For the veterans among your Walbum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walbum lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Walbum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Walbum in 1988 was 83, and 84 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walbum 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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