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Walence Family History

Walence 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: Wallace, Lence, Dolence, Valente, Walen, Walenta, Silence, Lawrence

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Where is the Walence family from?

You can see how Walence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walence family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Walence families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Walence families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Walence's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Walence families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walence surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Walence ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walence. 100% of Walence men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Walence women worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Walence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Walence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walence 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Walence. 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 70 military records available for the last name Walence. For the veterans among your Walence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walence lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Walence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Walence in 1962 was 75, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walence

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walence 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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