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Waligora Family History

Waligora Surname Meaning

Polish (Waligóra): nickname for a big man. Waligóra is the name of a giant in Polish fairy tales.

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


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Where is the Waligora family from?

You can see how Waligora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waligora family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waligora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Waligora families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Waligora's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waligora families in 1891.
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What did your Waligora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waligora. 72% of Waligora men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Waligora women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Waligora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Waligora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waligora 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Waligora. 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 326 military records available for the last name Waligora. For the veterans among your Waligora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waligora lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Waligora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Waligora in 1958 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waligora 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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