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Walas Family History

Walas Surname Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Walenty Polish form of Valentine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Walas family from?

You can see how Walas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Walas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Walas families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Walas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walas families in 1891.
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What did your Walas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walas. 100% of Walas men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Walas 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walas 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Walas. 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 438 military records available for the last name Walas. For the veterans among your Walas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Walas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Walas in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walas 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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