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Walkos Family History

Walkos 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: Walko, Walkes, Kakos, Valko, Walker, Makos, Malkus, Markos, Walton

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Where is the Walkos family from?

You can see how Walkos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walkos family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Walkos families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Walkos's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Walkos families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walkos 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 Walkos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walkos. 100% of Walkos 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%

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Walkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walkos 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Walkos. 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 31 military records available for the last name Walkos. For the veterans among your Walkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walkos lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Walkos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Walkos in 1981 was 70, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walkos 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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