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Lewalski Family History

Lewalski Name 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: Kowalski, Lewinski, Lemanski, Walski, Laski, Wolski, Rogalski

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Where is the Lewalski family from?

You can see how Lewalski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lewalski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Lewalski families living in Michigan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Lewalski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lewalski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lewalski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lewalski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lewalski. 50% of Lewalski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lewalski women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Press Operator
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Lewalski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Lewalski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lewalski 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Lewalski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 130 military records available for the last name Lewalski. For the veterans among your Lewalski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lewalski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Lewalski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lewalski in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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