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Walniak Family History

Walniak 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: Wozniak, Wallick, Walczak, Walia, Janiak, Warnick, Waynick, Malik

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Where is the Walniak family from?

You can see how Walniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walniak families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Walniak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Walniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walniak 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 37 census records available for the last name Walniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walniak 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Walniak. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Walniak. For the veterans among your Walniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walniak

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