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Walskes Family History

Walskes 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: Walkes, Walker, Waltke, Walski, Walke, Walser, Wilkes, Waskey, Wolske

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walskes 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 4 census records available for the last name Walskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walskes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Walskes. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Walskes. For the veterans among your Walskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walskes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Walskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Walskes in 1963 was 81, and 74 in 1994.

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