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Walanka Family History

Walanka 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: Malanga, Maslanka, Lanka, Falanga, Walenta, Galaska, Talaska, Laska

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Where is the Walanka family from?

You can see how Walanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walanka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walanka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Walanka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walanka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walanka 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 47 census records available for the last name Walanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walanka 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Walanka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Walanka. For the veterans among your Walanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walanka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Walanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Walanka in 1965 was 69, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walanka 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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