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Wallac Family History

Wallac 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: Wallace, Walla, Wallach, Wallack, Wallar, Pallas, Wall, Waller, Falla

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Where is the Wallac family from?

You can see how Wallac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallac family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wallac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 44 Wallac families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Wallac's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wallac families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallac 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 Wallac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallac. 39% of Wallac men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Wallac women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallac were Carpenter and Doy Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Doy Laborer
    16%

What Wallac family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wallac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallac 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Wallac. 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 138 military records available for the last name Wallac. For the veterans among your Wallac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallac lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wallac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wallac in 1970 was 32, and 37 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wallac 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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