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Valasky Family History

Valasky 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: Valasek, Lasky, Galaska, Volesky, Zalesky, Salesky, Polasky, Malesky

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Where is the Valasky family from?

You can see how Valasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valasky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valasky family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Valasky's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Valasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valasky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Valasky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Valasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valasky 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Valasky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Valasky. For the veterans among your Valasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valasky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Valasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Valasky in 1960 was 42, and 80 in 2002.

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