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Walentas Family History

Walentas 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, Valenta, Valentin, Valente, Walas, Palinkas, Salinas, Kaleta

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Where is the Walentas family from?

You can see how Walentas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walentas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Walentas families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walentas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walentas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walentas 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 58 census records available for the last name Walentas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walentas 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Walentas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Walentas. For the veterans among your Walentas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walentas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Walentas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Walentas in 1967 was 77, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walentas 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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