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Wahlin Name Meaning

Swedish: topographic or ornamental name composed of an altered form of the element vall ‘grassy bank pasture’ + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’. Compare Vallin Wahlen and Wallin .

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


Similar surnames: Sahlin, Ahlin, Dahlin, Wallen, Dahling, Juhlin, Whalin, Salin, Matlin

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Where is the Wahlin family from?

You can see how Wahlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wahlin family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wahlin's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Wahlin families in 1911.
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What did your Wahlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wahlin. 100% of Wahlin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wahlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahlin 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 927 immigration records available for the last name Wahlin. 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 470 military records available for the last name Wahlin. For the veterans among your Wahlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahlin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wahlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wahlin in 1961 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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