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Walecka Family History

Walecka 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: Galecki, Walek, Waldeck, Waleski, Malecha, Walbeck, Caleca, Malecki

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Where is the Walecka family from?

You can see how Walecka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walecka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Walecka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Walecka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Walecka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Walecka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walecka 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 Walecka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walecka. 100% of Walecka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Walecka women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Walecka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Walecka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walecka 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Walecka. 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 127 military records available for the last name Walecka. For the veterans among your Walecka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walecka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Walecka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Walecka in 1963 was 79, and 41 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walecka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walecka 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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