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Valiska Family History

Valiska Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kalista, Valis, Haluska, Galuska, Liska, Galaska, Pliska, Paluska

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Where is the Valiska family from?

You can see how Valiska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valiska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Valiska families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Valiska's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Valiska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valiska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Valiska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valiska. 34% of Valiska men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Valiska women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Valiska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Valiska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valiska census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Valiska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Valiska. For the veterans among your Valiska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valiska lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Valiska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Valiska in 1961 was 55, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valiska ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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