Researching Walter North
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 9927 people with the North surname? In that year North was ranked number 417 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Walter means "powerful warrior" and is of German origin.
Records of Walter North on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Walter North and the North Genealogy
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| Did you know that there are currently 11468 people with the North surname in the UK? North is now ranked number 510 for popularity in the UK. |
North Family History Databases
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North Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 21268 people with the North surname in the USA? North is ranked number 150 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous North Databases
Look at the Ellis Island Database for information on Walter North. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Walter North
Walter Harper North
Walter Harper North (November 1, 1871 – July 23, 1952) was an American jurist.
Born in Hillsdale County, Michigan, North received his bachelor's degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1899. North practiced law in Battle Creek, Michigan until 1906 when he was appointed Calhoun County, Michigan circuit court judge. North was a Republican. From 1927 until his death in 1952, North served on the Michigan Supreme Court and was chief justice. North died at University Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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