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Walchelknaus Family History

Walchelknaus 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: Balchunas, Barcelona, Chelius, Althaus, Barcenas, Marchewka, Backhaus

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Where is the Walchelknaus family from?

You can see how Walchelknaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walchelknaus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Walchelknaus families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Walchelknaus's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Walchelknaus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Walchelknaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walchelknaus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Walchelknaus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Walchelknaus. For the veterans among your Walchelknaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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