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Walys Family History

Walys 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: Walas, Palys, Walls, Ways, Wales, Walts, Wall, Sales, Wass, Salas

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Where is the Walys family from?

You can see how Walys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walys family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walys family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Walys's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Walys families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walys 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 30 census records available for the last name Walys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walys 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Walys. 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 4 military records available for the last name Walys. For the veterans among your Walys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walys lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Walys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Walys in 1975 was 70, and 88 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walys 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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