This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wallas family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wallas Family History

Wallas Surname Meaning

see Wallis.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wallas family from?

You can see how Wallas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wallas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 56 Wallas families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Wallas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wallas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wallas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Wallas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallas. 20% of Wallas men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Wallas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallas were Salesman and Laundress.

View Census Data for Wallas | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Laundress
    7%

What Wallas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wallas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Wallas

Passenger Lists

There are 713 immigration records available for the last name Wallas. 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.

View all Wallas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 580 military records available for the last name Wallas. For the veterans among your Wallas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wallas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wallas family history

Discover More

What is the average Wallas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wallas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Wallas in 1965 was 73, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wallas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wallas 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wallas family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial