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Walter Emery Johnston, 1796 - 1878
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Walter Woods Johnston, MP, 1839 - 1907
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Walter Merchant Johnston, 1878 - 1954
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Walter Roy Johnston, 1897 - 1983
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Walter Francis Johnston, 1913 - 1990
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Hon. Walter Woods Johnston, MP, 1839 - 1907
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Walter duffus Johnston, 1919 - 1994
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Walter Francis Johnston, 1867 - 1948
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Walter David Johnston, 1877 - 1946
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Walter Stanley Johnston, 1923 - 1987
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Walter Leander Johnston, 1890 - 1976
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Walter James "Wally" Johnston, 1917 - 2012
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Walter Marshall Johnston, 1854 - 1926
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Walter Alexander Johnston, 1860 - 1917
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Walter Raymond Johnston, 1900 - 1962
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Walter M. Johnston, 1889 - 1952
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Walter F. Johnston, 1917 - 1990
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Walter Farrow (Hugo) Johnston, 1919 - 1997
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Walter F. Johnston, 1917 - 1990
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Walter Graham Johnston, Circa 1916 - 1973
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Walter Locke Johnston, 1904 - 1960
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Walter R. Johnston, died 1913
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Walter Romaine Johnston, died 1968
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Walter Johnston in Monroe County Appeal - July 5 2007
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Walter Johnston in The Prescott Courier - May 14 1993
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Walter Johnston in The Columbia herald. - Feb 25 1921
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Walter Johnston in Saskatoon Star-Phoenix - Jan 23 1964
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Walter E. Johnston, 1879 - 1947
West Virginia, Deaths
Walter Lee Johnston, 1872 - 1954
West Virginia, Deaths
Walter Herbert Johnston, Circa 1876 - 1876
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Walter H. Johnston, Circa 1876 - 1876
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Walter Edward Johnston, 1874 - 1927
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Walter Nicol Johnston, 1843 - 1930
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Walter Johnston, 1872 - 1936
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Walter Johnston, died 1902
Rhode Island Deaths, 1850-1946
Walter P. Johnston, 1878 - 1932
Michigan Deaths
Walter F. Johnston, 1874 - 1942
Michigan Deaths
Walter E. Johnston, 1878 - 1930
Michigan Deaths
Walter Johnston, 1874 - 1938
Michigan Deaths
Walter F. Johnston, 1894 - 1963
Arizona Death Certificates
Walter S. Johnston, 1859 - 1939
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Walter Johnston, 1879 - 1947
Arizona Death Certificates
Walter Johnston, 1870 - 1949
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Walter Johnston, 1926 - 2003
Maryland Deaths
Walter Willis Johnston, 1935 - 2009
Maryland Deaths
Walter W. Johnston, 1867 - 1943
Maryland Deaths
Walter L. Johnston, 1925 - 1994
Maryland Deaths
Walter D. Johnston, 1864 - 1938
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Walter Johnston, 1884 - 1918
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Walter S. Johnston, Circa 1876 - 1922
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948
Walter Johnston, Circa 1868 - 1935
New York City Deaths, 1866-1948Walter Guthrie Johnston, 1910 - 1989
BillionGravesWalter Darwin Johnston, 1933 - 2024
BillionGravesWalter Edgar Johnston, 1901 - 1995
BillionGravesWalter Rowe Johnston, 1913 - 1991
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Walter Johnston, 1926 - 1944
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Walter Russell Johnston, 1816 - 1900
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut)
Walter S. Johnston, Circa 1842 - 1915
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Walter Johnston, Circa 1817 - Circa 1887
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Walter L Johnston, 1933 - 2009
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Walter S Johnston, 1926 - 2012
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Walter Frederick Johnston, 1949 - 2014
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Walter F Johnston, 1927 - 2001
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017
Walter Odell Johnston, 1918 - 1920
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
Walter Ewing Johnston, 1871 - 1923
Georgia Deaths, 1917-1928
Walter John Johnston, Circa 1915 - 1945
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Walter Johnston, Circa 1882 - 1918
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Walter George Johnston, Circa 1911 - 1941
Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947
Walter Johnston, Circa 1895 - 1916
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- Waldo Johnsen
- Waler Johnson
- Wally Johnstone
- Walther Jonson
- Arabic: والتر جونستون (Wālṭir Jūnstūn)
- Japanese: ウォルター・ジョンストン (Worutā Jon suton)
- Russian: Уолтер Джонстон (Walter Dzhonston)
- Spanish (f): Walterina Johnston


- United Kingdom 45%
- USA 31%
- Ireland 7%
- Australia 7%
- Canada 7%
- New Zealand 2%
- Other 1%
The first name Walter has its origins in Old High German, derived from the elements "wald," meaning "rule," and "heri," meaning "army," thus translating to "ruler of the army." This name first appeared in the early medieval period, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Germany and France. Historically, it was borne by several notable figures, including saints and nobles, which contributed to its popularity in various European countries. The name is often associated with leadership and strength, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it. Variations of Walter can be found across different cultures, including Gualtiero in Italian, Gauthier in French, and Valter in Scandinavian languages. Each variation maintains a connection to the original meaning, though the pronunciation and spelling may differ. Walter has remained a consistent name throughout history, with enduring popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The last name Johnston, also spelled as Johnson, is of English and Scottish origin, deriving from the given name John, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." The surname first appeared in the medieval period, particularly in the regions of England and Scotland, where it was often used to denote "son of John." Historically, those who bore the name were likely to be associated with agrarian or clerical occupations, reflecting the common practice of naming children after their fathers. Variations of the surname can be found across different cultures and languages, including Johnston in Scotland, Jonsson in Scandinavia, and Johnson in the United States and England, each reflecting local linguistic adaptations. The name has also been associated with various notable figures throughout history, contributing to its prominence in both genealogical and cultural contexts.
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