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Walenz Family History

Walenz 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: Walen, Lenz, Wale, Palen, Dalen, Waren, Galen, Kalen, Valen, Walden

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Where is the Walenz family from?

You can see how Walenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walenz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walenz families living in Colorado. This was about 40% of all the recorded Walenz's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Walenz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walenz 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 Walenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walenz. 100% of Walenz women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Walenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Walenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walenz 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Walenz. 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 Walenz. For the veterans among your Walenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walenz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Walenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Walenz in 1963 was 86, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walenz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walenz 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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