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Walimaa Family History

Walimaa 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: Waldman, Wallman, Waltman, Walia, Kalman, Allman, Kalista, Kalina

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Where is the Walimaa family from?

You can see how Walimaa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walimaa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walimaa families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Walimaa's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Walimaa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walimaa 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 Walimaa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walimaa. 100% of Walimaa men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Walimaa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Walimaa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walimaa 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Walimaa. 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 59 military records available for the last name Walimaa. For the veterans among your Walimaa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walimaa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Walimaa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Walimaa in 1967 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walimaa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walimaa 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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