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Gwaltney Family History

Gwaltney Name Meaning

Anglicized form of the Welsh surname Gwalchmai which is from the Welsh personal name Gwalchmai ‘hawk of the plain’.

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


Similar surnames: Hartney, Walter, Gwartney, Walkley, Graney, Gaffney, Partney, Galley

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Where is the Gwaltney family from?

You can see how Gwaltney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwaltney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gwaltney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Gwaltney families living in Virginia. This was about 77% of all the recorded Gwaltney's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gwaltney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwaltney 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 Gwaltney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gwaltney. 22% of Gwaltney men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Gwaltney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gwaltney were Carpenter 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
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Maid
    7%
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What Gwaltney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Gwaltney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwaltney 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 392 immigration records available for the last name Gwaltney. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gwaltney. For the veterans among your Gwaltney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwaltney lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Gwaltney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gwaltney in 1945 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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