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Walinger Family History

Walinger 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: Salinger, Waldinger, Wasinger, Wallinger, Waninger, Slinger, Basinger

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Where is the Walinger family from?

You can see how Walinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Walinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Walinger families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Walinger's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Walinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walinger 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 120 census records available for the last name Walinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walinger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Walinger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Walinger. For the veterans among your Walinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walinger lifespan?

Average Walinger life expectancy in 1969 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walinger 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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