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Walenga Family History

Walenga 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: Walenta, Walega, Malanga, Wielenga, Valenza, Walen, Falanga, Malena

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Where is the Walenga family from?

You can see how Walenga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walenga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Walenga families living in Michigan. This was about 17% of all the recorded Walenga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Walenga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walenga 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 Walenga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walenga. 29% of Walenga men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Walenga women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walenga were Pipe Fitter and Seamstress.

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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
    29%
  • Finisher
    15%
  • Assembler
    10%
  • Pipe Fitter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Walenga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Walenga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walenga 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Walenga. 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 151 military records available for the last name Walenga. For the veterans among your Walenga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walenga lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Walenga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Walenga in 1946 was 45, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walenga 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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