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Walecki Family History

Walecki 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: Galecki, Waleski, Malecki, Walicki, Zaleski, Radecki, Walek, Waldeck

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Where is the Walecki family from?

You can see how Walecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walecki family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Walecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Walecki families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Walecki's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Walecki families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walecki 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 Walecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walecki. 50% of Walecki men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Walecki women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Walecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Walecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walecki 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Walecki. 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 213 military records available for the last name Walecki. For the veterans among your Walecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walecki lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Walecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Walecki in 1954 was 48, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walecki 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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