Barbara Wälti was born about 1720, in Biglen, Bern, Switzerland. She married Christen Schmutz on 6 March 1744, in Vechigen, Bern, Switzerland. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. She died about 1747, at the age of 29.
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Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Helvi, Sulo, Wiljo.
Finnish: old variant of Valli, a topographic or ornamental name, most likely based on the word valli ‘defensive wall’ (from Swedish vall). This variant is rare in Finland. Compare Valli 4.
South German: from a short form of any ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German waltan ‘to rule’ as the first element, as in Walter . Compare Wally .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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