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Walshin Family History

Walshin 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: Alphin, Walsh, Walston, Walski, Woloshin, Walin, Ralstin, Cashin

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Where is the Walshin family from?

You can see how Walshin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walshin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Walshin families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Walshin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walshin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walshin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Walshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walshin 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Walshin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Walshin. For the veterans among your Walshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walshin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Walshin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Walshin in 1961 was 63, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walshin 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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