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Wachalec Family History

Wachalec 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: Michalec, Wachtler, Wachal, Whaley, Wachter, Mchale, Wachtel, Machala

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Where is the Wachalec family from?

You can see how Wachalec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachalec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Wachalec families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wachalec's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wachalec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachalec 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 61 census records available for the last name Wachalec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachalec 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Wachalec. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wachalec. For the veterans among your Wachalec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachalec lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wachalec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wachalec in 1964 was 57, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachalec 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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