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Walinder Family History

Walinder 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: Wander, Winder, Linder, Salinger, Waldner, Wainer, Walder, Waldinger

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Where is the Walinder family from?

You can see how Walinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walinder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walinder families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walinder's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walinder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walinder 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 Walinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walinder. 60% of Walinder men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Walinder women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Walinder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Walinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walinder 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Walinder. 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 21 military records available for the last name Walinder. For the veterans among your Walinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walinder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Walinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Walinder in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walinder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walinder 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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