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Walister Family History

Walister 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: Lister, Walter, Balster, Pallister, Galster, Walliser, Walser

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Where is the Walister family from?

You can see how Walister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walister family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Walister families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 2 Walister families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Walister's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Walister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walister 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 29 census records available for the last name Walister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walister 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Walister. 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 2 military records available for the last name Walister. For the veterans among your Walister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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