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Walec Family History

Walec 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: Wale, Walek, Malec, Walen, Wales, Gale, Hale, Wall, Sales, Sale

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Where is the Walec family from?

You can see how Walec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walec family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Walec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walec 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 41 census records available for the last name Walec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walec 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Walec. 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 10 military records available for the last name Walec. For the veterans among your Walec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walec lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Walec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Walec in 1966 was 75, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walec 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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