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Walmslay Family History

Walmslay 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, Wamsley, Wansley, Kallay, Walla, Salmela, Wally, Walkley

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Where is the Walmslay family from?

You can see how Walmslay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walmslay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walmslay family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Walmslay's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Walmslay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walmslay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Walmslay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walmslay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Walmslay. 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 3 military records available for the last name Walmslay. For the veterans among your Walmslay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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