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Walean Family History

Walean 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: Walen, Kalman, Waldman, Balan, Warman, Wale, Galvan, Callan, Mclean

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Where is the Walean family from?

You can see how Walean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Walean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Walean families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Walean's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Walean families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walean 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 42 census records available for the last name Walean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walean 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Walean. 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 Walean. For the veterans among your Walean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walean lifespan?

Average Walean life expectancy in 1998 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walean 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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