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Walis Family History

Walis 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: Wali, Malis, Valis, Kalis, Balis, Salis, Walas, Wallis, Walls, Walia

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Where is the Walis family from?

You can see how Walis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Walis families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Walis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walis 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 Walis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labouring was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Walis. 100% of Walis men worked as a Labouring.

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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

  • Labouring
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walis 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Walis. 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 229 military records available for the last name Walis. For the veterans among your Walis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Walis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Walis in 1963 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walis 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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