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Waltermyre Family History

Waltermyre 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: Waltermire, Walterman, Buttermore, Baltimore, Waterman, Alterman

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Where is the Waltermyre family from?

You can see how Waltermyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltermyre family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Waltermyre families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waltermyre's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waltermyre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltermyre 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 55 census records available for the last name Waltermyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltermyre 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 Waltermyre. 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 12 military records available for the last name Waltermyre. For the veterans among your Waltermyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltermyre lifespan?

Average Waltermyre life expectancy in 1965 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltermyre 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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