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Walin Family History

Walin Surname Meaning

Swedish: variant of Wallin (see Vallin). Compare Walen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Walin family from?

You can see how Walin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Walin families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Walin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walin families in 1911.
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What did your Walin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Walin. 50% of Walin men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Walin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Walin. 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 338 military records available for the last name Walin. For the veterans among your Walin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Walin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Walin in 1958 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walin 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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