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Valasek Family History

Valasek Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Valášek Valašek): derivative of Valach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Valasek family from?

You can see how Valasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valasek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Valasek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Valasek family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Valasek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Valasek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valasek 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 Valasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valasek. 36% of Valasek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Valasek women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Valasek were Examiner and 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
    36%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Examiner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Maid
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Valasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Valasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valasek 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Valasek. 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 494 military records available for the last name Valasek. For the veterans among your Valasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valasek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Valasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Valasek in 1962 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Valasek 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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