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Walas Name Meaning

Polish: derivative of the personal name Walenty Polish form of Valentine .

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


Similar surnames: Balas, Waas, Galas, Palas, Valis, Kalas, Vilas, Gala, Vales, Halas

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Where is the Walas family from?

You can see how Walas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Walas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Walas families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Walas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walas. 55% of Walas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Walas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walas were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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
    55%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Houseworker
    25%
  • Coil Winder
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walas 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Walas. 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 438 military records available for the last name Walas. For the veterans among your Walas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Walas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Walas in 1963 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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