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Walenka Family History

Walenka 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: Walenta, Zelenka, Walek, Valenza, Waleski, Walen, Malena, Walega

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Where is the Walenka family from?

You can see how Walenka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walenka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Walenka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Walenka families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Walenka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Walenka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walenka 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 46 census records available for the last name Walenka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walenka 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Walenka. 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 6 military records available for the last name Walenka. For the veterans among your Walenka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walenka lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Walenka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Walenka in 1978 was 24, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walenka 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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