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Walensky Family History

Walensky 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: Wilensky, Malinsky, Waleski, Walinski, Zalesky, Selensky, Salesky

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Where is the Walensky family from?

You can see how Walensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walensky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Walensky families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Walensky's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Walensky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walensky 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 Walensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walensky. 55% of Walensky men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Walensky women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    55%
  • Painter
    28%
  • Sausage
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Walensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Walensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walensky 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Walensky. 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 112 military records available for the last name Walensky. For the veterans among your Walensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walensky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Walensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Walensky in 1966 was 66, and 21 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walensky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walensky 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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