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Walech Family History

Walech 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: Walch, Balch, Kalich, Wale, Lech, Wiech, Pelech, Welsch, Welch

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Where is the Walech family from?

You can see how Walech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walech family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Walech families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Walech family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Walech's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Walech families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walech 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 122 census records available for the last name Walech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walech 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Walech. 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 15 military records available for the last name Walech. For the veterans among your Walech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walech lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Walech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Walech in 1976 was 78, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walech 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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