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Walsen Family History

Walsen 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: Walden, Walen, Wallen, Walser, Allen, Halse, Waller, Olsen, Warren

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Where is the Walsen family from?

You can see how Walsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walsen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Walsen families living in British Columbia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Walsen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Walsen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walsen 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 Walsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walsen. 58% of Walsen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

What Walsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Walsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walsen 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Walsen. 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 100 military records available for the last name Walsen. For the veterans among your Walsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walsen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Walsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Walsen in 1972 was 78, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walsen 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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