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Walkerdine Family History

Walkerdine Surname Meaning

variant of Walkden.

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


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Where is the Walkerdine family from?

You can see how Walkerdine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkerdine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Walkerdine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Walkerdine family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Walkerdine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walkerdine families in 1911.
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What did your Walkerdine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walkerdine. 34% of Walkerdine men worked as a House Decorator and 77% of Walkerdine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walkerdine were Lathe Hand Metal Polisher and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Decorator
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Lathe Hand Metal Polisher
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Walkerdine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Walkerdine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkerdine 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Walkerdine. 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 114 military records available for the last name Walkerdine. For the veterans among your Walkerdine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkerdine lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Walkerdine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Walkerdine in 1970 was 72, and 71 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walkerdine 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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