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Waleh Family History

Waleh 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: Wale, Saleh, Walek, Walsh, Walen, Walch, Wales, Walth, Gale, Hale

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Where is the Waleh family from?

You can see how Waleh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waleh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waleh family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Waleh's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Waleh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waleh 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Waleh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waleh 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Waleh. 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 20 military records available for the last name Waleh. For the veterans among your Waleh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waleh

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