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Walska Family History

Walska 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: Walski, Laska, Walla, Kalka, Wolski, Walek, Walsh, Haluska, Galka

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Where is the Walska family from?

You can see how Walska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walska family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Walska's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walska 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 67 census records available for the last name Walska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walska 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Walska. 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 8 military records available for the last name Walska. For the veterans among your Walska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walska lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Walska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Walska in 1974 was 85, and 93 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walska 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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