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Walkerson Family History

Walkerson 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: Wilkerson, Akerson, Alverson, Balderson, Watterson, Fulkerson

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Where is the Walkerson family from?

You can see how Walkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walkerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Walkerson families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Walkerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walkerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walkerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Walkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Walkerson. 100% of Walkerson 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
    100%

What Walkerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Walkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkerson 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Walkerson. 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 46 military records available for the last name Walkerson. For the veterans among your Walkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkerson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Walkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Walkerson in 1974 was 66, and 40 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walkerson 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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