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Walinski Family History

Walinski Surname Meaning

Polish:: habitational name for someone from a place called Walinia (now Valinė, Lithuania), Waliny in Masovian Voivodeship, Walinna in Lublin Voivodeship, or Walne in Podlaskie Voivodeship.

Alternatively, perhaps a derivative of the personal name Wal or Wala, a pet form of Walenty (see Valentine) or Wawrzyniec (see Lawrence).

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


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Where is the Walinski family from?

You can see how Walinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walinski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Walinski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Walinski families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Walinski's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Walinski families in 1891.
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What did your Walinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walinski. 32% of Walinski men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Walinski women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walinski were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    32%
  • Supervisor
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    46%
  • Operator
    28%
  • New Worker
    28%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walinski 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Walinski. 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 379 military records available for the last name Walinski. For the veterans among your Walinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walinski lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Walinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Walinski in 1946 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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