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Walkenbright Family History

Walkenbright 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: Argenbright, Waltenbaugh, Waybright, Wainwright, Albright, Weybright

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Where is the Walkenbright family from?

You can see how Walkenbright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkenbright family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Walkenbright families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Walkenbright's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Walkenbright families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Walkenbright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkenbright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Walkenbright. 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 Walkenbright. For the veterans among your Walkenbright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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