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Walczak Family History

Walczak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Walek.

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


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Where is the Walczak family from?

You can see how Walczak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walczak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Walczak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 40 Walczak families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Walczak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walczak families in 1920.
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What did your Walczak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walczak. 19% of Walczak men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Walczak women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walczak were Helper and Waitress.

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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
    19%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Machinist
    7%
  • Helper
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    11%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Walczak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walczak 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Walczak. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Walczak. For the veterans among your Walczak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walczak lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Walczak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Walczak in 1952 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walczak 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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