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Walaski Family History

Walaski 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: Waleski, Walski, Zaleski, Zaluski, Laski, Wolski, Slaski, Waclawski

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Where is the Walaski family from?

You can see how Walaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walaski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walaski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Walaski families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Walaski's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Walaski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walaski 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 Walaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walaski. 74% of Walaski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Walaski women worked as a Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    74%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Molder
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Walaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Walaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walaski 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Walaski. 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 Walaski. For the veterans among your Walaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walaski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Walaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Walaski in 1967 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walaski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walaski 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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