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Walwood Family History

Walwood 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: Watwood, Alwood, Haywood, Walford, Hagwood, Harwood, Walvoord, Elwood

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Where is the Walwood family from?

You can see how Walwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walwood family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walwood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Walwood families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Walwood's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walwood families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walwood 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 237 census records available for the last name Walwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walwood 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Walwood. 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 66 military records available for the last name Walwood. For the veterans among your Walwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walwood lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Walwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Walwood in 1975 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walwood 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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