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Walavich Family History

Walavich 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: Slavich, Galovich, Kalich, Lasich, Aldrich, Wallach, Balich, Savich

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Where is the Walavich family from?

You can see how Walavich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walavich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walavich families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walavich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walavich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walavich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Walavich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walavich 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Walavich. 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 17 military records available for the last name Walavich. For the veterans among your Walavich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walavich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Walavich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Walavich in 1962 was 80, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walavich 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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