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Walentis Family History

Walentis 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: Valentin, Valenti, Walenta, Valentine, Alexis, Valencia, Leventis

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Where is the Walentis family from?

You can see how Walentis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walentis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walentis family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Walentis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Walentis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walentis 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 Walentis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walentis. 50% of Walentis men worked as a Miner and 100% of Walentis women worked as a 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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Walentis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Walentis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walentis 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 Walentis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Walentis. For the veterans among your Walentis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walentis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Walentis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Walentis in 1959 was 59, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walentis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walentis 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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