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Walcer Family History

Walcer 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: Waller, Walker, Walder, Walter, Walzer, Walmer, Walper, Walser

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Where is the Walcer family from?

You can see how Walcer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walcer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walcer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Walcer family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Walcer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Walcer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walcer 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 369 census records available for the last name Walcer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walcer 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Walcer. 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 31 military records available for the last name Walcer. For the veterans among your Walcer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walcer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Walcer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Walcer in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walcer 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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