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Walrater Family History

Walrater 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: Walraven, Walter, Walrath, Waller, Alter, Wallace, Malter, Halter

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Where is the Walrater family from?

You can see how Walrater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walrater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walrater family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Walrater's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walrater families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Walrater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walrater 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Walrater. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Walrater. For the veterans among your Walrater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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