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Walmersley Family History

Walmersley 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: Walmsley, Hammersley, Hamersley, Hattersley, Tankersley, Calverley

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Where is the Walmersley family from?

You can see how Walmersley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walmersley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Walmersley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Walmersley families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Walmersley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Walmersley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Walmersley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walmersley 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Walmersley. 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 6 military records available for the last name Walmersley. For the veterans among your Walmersley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walmersley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walmersley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walmersley

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