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Walterson Family History

Walterson Surname Meaning

‘son of Walter’; see Walter and compare Waterson.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Walterson family from?

You can see how Walterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Walterson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Walterson families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Walterson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Walterson families in 1911.
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What did your Walterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Telegraph Op were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Walterson. 72% of Walterson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Walterson women worked as a Telegraph Op.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Telegraph Op
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Walterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walterson 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Walterson. 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 175 military records available for the last name Walterson. For the veterans among your Walterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walterson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Walterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Walterson in 1967 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walterson 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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