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Waltner Family History

Waltner Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Waldner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waltner family from?

You can see how Waltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waltner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Waltner families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Waltner's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Waltner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltner 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 Waltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltner. 55% of Waltner men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Waltner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltner were Operator and Maid.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Student Nurse
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

What Waltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Waltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltner 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Waltner. 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 530 military records available for the last name Waltner. For the veterans among your Waltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Waltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waltner in 1953 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltner 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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