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Walet Family History

Walet 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: Wale, Walek, Walt, Walen, Wales, Gale, Hale, Wall, Sales, Sale

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Where is the Walet family from?

You can see how Walet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Walet families living in British Columbia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Walet's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Walet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walet 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 Walet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walet. 100% of Walet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Walet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Walet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walet 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Walet. 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 69 military records available for the last name Walet. For the veterans among your Walet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walet lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Walet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Walet in 1972 was 82, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walet 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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