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Waltower Family History

Waltower 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: Walter, Walther, Waltzer, Waltner, Flower, Waller, Alter, Malter

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Where is the Waltower family from?

You can see how Waltower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltower family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waltower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Waltower families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Waltower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waltower families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltower 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 Waltower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltower. 54% of Waltower men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Waltower women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Delivery Boy
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%
  • Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Waltower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Waltower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltower 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Waltower. 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 60 military records available for the last name Waltower. For the veterans among your Waltower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltower lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waltower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waltower in 1962 was 81, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waltower

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltower 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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