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Waligorski Family History

Waligorski Surname Meaning

Polish (Waligórski): derivative of the nickname Waligóra (see Waligora).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waligorski family from?

You can see how Waligorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waligorski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Waligorski families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Waligorski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Waligorski families in 1920.
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What did your Waligorski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Folder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waligorski. 57% of Waligorski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waligorski women worked as a Folder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waligorski were Machine Operator and Stenographer.

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Butcher
    9%
  • Machine Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Folder
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Waligorski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Waligorski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waligorski 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Waligorski. 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 334 military records available for the last name Waligorski. For the veterans among your Waligorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waligorski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Waligorski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waligorski in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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