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Walenski Family History

Walenski 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: Waleski, Walinski, Zalenski, Zaleski, Zalewski, Kalinski, Malinski

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Where is the Walenski family from?

You can see how Walenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walenski family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Walenski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Walenski families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Walenski's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Walenski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walenski 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 Walenski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walenski. 45% of Walenski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Walenski women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    45%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Walenski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Walenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walenski 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Walenski. 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 110 military records available for the last name Walenski. For the veterans among your Walenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walenski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Walenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Walenski in 1961 was 43, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walenski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walenski 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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