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Valensky Family History

Valensky 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: Malinsky, Wilensky, Volesky, Zalesky, Selensky, Salesky, Kamensky

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Where is the Valensky family from?

You can see how Valensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valensky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Valensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Valensky families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Valensky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Valensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Valensky. 46% of Valensky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Valensky women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    46%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Handloader
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Valensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Valensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valensky 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Valensky. 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 98 military records available for the last name Valensky. For the veterans among your Valensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valensky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Valensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Valensky in 1959 was 57, and 85 in 2003.

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