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Waling Family History

Waling Surname Meaning

see Walling. see Whaling.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Waling family from?

You can see how Waling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Waling families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waling families in 1911.
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What did your Waling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waling. 50% of Waling men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Waling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waling were Lorry Driver and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Lorry Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Land Worker
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

What Waling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waling 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Waling. 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 247 military records available for the last name Waling. For the veterans among your Waling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Waling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Waling in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waling 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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