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Valastek Family History

Valastek 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, Plaster, Lasek, Balster, Laster, Valente, Volante, Galster

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Where is the Valastek family from?

You can see how Valastek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valastek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Valastek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Valastek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Valastek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valastek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valastek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Valastek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valastek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Valastek. 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 22 military records available for the last name Valastek. For the veterans among your Valastek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valastek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Valastek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Valastek in 1969 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

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