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Walanski Family History

Walanski 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: Wolanski, Walinski, Polanski, Kalinski, Malinski, Wolinski, Galinski

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Where is the Walanski family from?

You can see how Walanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walanski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walanski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Walanski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Walanski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Walanski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walanski 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 Walanski ancestors do for a living?

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

What Walanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Walanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walanski 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Walanski. 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 19 military records available for the last name Walanski. For the veterans among your Walanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walanski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Walanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Walanski in 1967 was 87, and 77 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walanski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walanski 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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