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Walchak Family History

Walchak 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: Walczak, Machak, Wacha, Walch, Kaschak, Marchak, Wilczak, Walck

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Where is the Walchak family from?

You can see how Walchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walchak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Walchak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Walchak families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Walchak's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walchak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walchak 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 Walchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Horticulturist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walchak. 84% of Walchak men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Walchak women worked as a Horticulturist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walchak were Miner and School Teacher.

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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
    84%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Horticulturist
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%

What Walchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Walchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walchak 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Walchak. 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 180 military records available for the last name Walchak. For the veterans among your Walchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walchak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Walchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Walchak in 1956 was 45, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walchak 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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