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Walrod Family History

Walrod Surname Meaning

Variant of Walrath a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Walrod family from?

You can see how Walrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walrod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Walrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Walrod families living in Alberta. This was about 82% of all the recorded Walrod's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Walrod families in 1911.
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What did your Walrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Walrod. 100% of Walrod men worked as a Merchant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Walrod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walrod 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Walrod. 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 671 military records available for the last name Walrod. For the veterans among your Walrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walrod lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Walrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Walrod in 1945 was 30, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walrod 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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