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Walcak Family History

Walcak 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: Walczak, Walck, Wack, Walla, Malak, Salak, Walas, Walek, Wolak, Bacak

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Where is the Walcak family from?

You can see how Walcak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walcak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walcak families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Walcak's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Walcak families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Walcak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walcak 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Walcak. 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 13 military records available for the last name Walcak. For the veterans among your Walcak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walcak lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Walcak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Walcak in 1978 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walcak 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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