Origins of the Walter surname

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    In 1921, most Walters lived in london

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    16,000 Walter Travel & migration records
    72,000 Walters found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Walter

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    562nd most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Walter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

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    What are the most common Walter first names?

    John

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Walters

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Walters in 1921

    Dressmaker

    345

    Living On Own Means

    198

    Domestic Servant

    192

    Laundress

    181

    House Servant

    152

    Commmon male occupations for Walters in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    456

    Carpenter

    288

    Farmer

    273

    General Labourer

    238

    Coal Miner

    220

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