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Walsky Family History

Walsky 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: Wolsky, Walski, Barsky, Lansky, Halsey, Wolski, Lasky, Walby, Walek

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Where is the Walsky family from?

You can see how Walsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Walsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Walsky families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Walsky's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walsky 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 Walsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walsky. 20% of Walsky men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Walsky women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walsky were Carpenter and Clerical.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    24%
  • Sample Maker
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Clerical
    16%

What Walsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walsky 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Walsky. 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 163 military records available for the last name Walsky. For the veterans among your Walsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walsky lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Walsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Walsky in 1945 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walsky 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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