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Wallo Family History

Wallo Surname Meaning

Finnish: old variant of Vallo 4 a habitational name from farms so named in the Torne Valley. This variant is very rare in Finland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wallo family from?

You can see how Wallo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wallo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wallo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Wallo families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wallo's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wallo families in 1911.
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What did your Wallo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wallo. 34% of Wallo men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Wallo women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wallo were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Helper
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Wallo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wallo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wallo 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Wallo. 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 370 military records available for the last name Wallo. For the veterans among your Wallo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wallo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wallo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wallo in 1962 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wallo 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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