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Valacka Family History

Valacka 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: Galaska, Talaska, Black, Laska, Slack, Valencia, Vlach, Salama, Valko

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Where is the Valacka family from?

You can see how Valacka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valacka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valacka family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Valacka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Valacka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valacka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Valacka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valacka 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Valacka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Valacka. For the veterans among your Valacka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valacka lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Valacka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Valacka in 1986 was 64, and 97 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valacka 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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