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Walata Family History

Walata 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: Salata, Kalata, Arata, Galati, Salama, Nagata, Walla, Kawata, Nakata

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Where is the Walata family from?

You can see how Walata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walata family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walata's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Walata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walata 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 34 census records available for the last name Walata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walata 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Walata. 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 9 military records available for the last name Walata. For the veterans among your Walata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walata lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Walata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Walata in 1975 was 72, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walata 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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