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Walkem Family History

Walkem Surname Meaning

see Woolcombe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Walkem family from?

You can see how Walkem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walkem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Walkem families living in British Columbia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Walkem's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Walkem families in 1911.
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What did your Walkem ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Walkem. 34% of Walkem men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Lawyer
    23%
  • Shipper
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Walkem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walkem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkem 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Walkem. 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 179 military records available for the last name Walkem. For the veterans among your Walkem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Walkem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Walkem in 1967 was 77, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walkem 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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