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Waltha Family History

Waltha 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: Walth, Warth, Walla, Walton, Walter, Malta, Alpha, Walsh, Martha

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Where is the Waltha family from?

You can see how Waltha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltha family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waltha families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Waltha families living in Warwickshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Waltha's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Waltha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltha 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 221 census records available for the last name Waltha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltha 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Waltha. 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 7 military records available for the last name Waltha. For the veterans among your Waltha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltha lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Waltha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waltha in 1988 was 77, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltha 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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