| ![Show Contents]() Walts History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Walts familyThe surname Walts was first found in Austria, where the name Waldstein became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Walts familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Walts research. Another 104 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1628 is included under the topic Early Walts History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Walts Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Waldstein, Waldsttein, Waldsteins, Walldstein, Walsteines, Waldsteinn, Waldsteinne, Waldsteine, Waldstien, Walstiens, Waldestein and many more. Early Notables of the Walts familyMore information is included under the topic Early Walts Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Walts migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Walts Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- George Walts, aged 44, a farm labourer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1879
- Ellen Walts, aged 29, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1879
- William Walts, aged 18, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1879
- Elizabeth Walts, aged 11, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1879
- Amy M. Walts, aged 7 months, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Rakaia" in 1879
| Contemporary Notables of the name Walts (post 1700) | + |
- Gerald Walts, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980 1
- Butch Walts (b. 1955), American former professional tennis player
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Walts migration to New Zealand 
