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Walits Family History

Walits 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: Walts, Waits, Wali, Malis, Valis, Waite, Kalis, Balis, Salis, Walas

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Where is the Walits family from?

You can see how Walits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walits family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Walits's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walits 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 30 census records available for the last name Walits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walits 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Walits. 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 1 military records available for the last name Walits. For the veterans among your Walits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walits lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Walits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Walits in 1975 was 71, and 88 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walits 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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