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Walne Family History

Walne Surname Meaning

variant of Wawne.

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


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Where is the Walne family from?

You can see how Walne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Walne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Walne families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walne's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Walne families in 1911.
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What did your Walne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walne. 43% of Walne men worked as a Cowman and 78% of Walne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walne were General Labourer and Unpaid House Duties.

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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 1939

  • Cowman
    43%
  • Window Cleaner
    29%
  • General Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Walne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walne 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Walne. 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 488 military records available for the last name Walne. For the veterans among your Walne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Walne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Walne in 1963 was 43, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walne 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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