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Walchek Family History

Walchek 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: Walcher, Wascher, Walek, Walch, Walczak, Welcher, Walther, Wacek

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Where is the Walchek family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walchek. 100% of Walchek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Walchek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Walchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walchek 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Walchek. 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 110 military records available for the last name Walchek. For the veterans among your Walchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walchek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Walchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Walchek in 1963 was 76, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walchek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walchek 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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