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Walend Family History

Walend 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, Wand, Wale, Wald, Palen, Dalen, Waren, Galen, Kalen, Valen

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Where is the Walend family from?

You can see how Walend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walend family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Walend families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Walend family living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Walend's in USA. Minnesota and 2 other states had the highest population of Walend families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walend 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 50 census records available for the last name Walend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walend 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Walend. 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 15 military records available for the last name Walend. For the veterans among your Walend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walend lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Walend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Walend in 1977 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walend 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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