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Walnum Family History

Walnum 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: Allum, Ranum, Hallum, Barnum, Varnum, Wassum, Lanum, Hannum, Bainum

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Where is the Walnum family from?

You can see how Walnum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walnum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walnum family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walnum's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Walnum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walnum 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 Walnum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walnum. 100% of Walnum men worked as a Cashier.

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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

  • Cashier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Walnum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walnum 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Walnum. 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 32 military records available for the last name Walnum. For the veterans among your Walnum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walnum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Walnum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Walnum in 1964 was 68, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walnum 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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