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Walman Family History

Walman Surname Meaning

see Wallman.

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


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Where is the Walman family from?

You can see how Walman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Walman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Walman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Walman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walman 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 Walman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Walman. 100% of Walman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Walman women worked as a Clerk.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

What Walman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Walman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walman 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Walman. 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 247 military records available for the last name Walman. For the veterans among your Walman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Walman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Walman in 1964 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walman 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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