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Walowski Family History

Walowski 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: Walkowski, Sadowski, Falkowski, Zalewski, Rakowski, Waclawski

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Where is the Walowski family from?

You can see how Walowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Walowski families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Walowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walowski 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 Walowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walowski. 50% of Walowski 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

What Walowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Walowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walowski 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Walowski. 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 62 military records available for the last name Walowski. For the veterans among your Walowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walowski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Walowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Walowski in 1970 was 93, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walowski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walowski 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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