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Walchok Family History

Walchok 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: Malchow, Walch, Walczak, Warchol, Walck, Walcher, Walczyk, Kalchik

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Where is the Walchok family from?

You can see how Walchok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walchok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walchok families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Walchok's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walchok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walchok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walchok ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Walchok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walchok 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Walchok. 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 26 military records available for the last name Walchok. For the veterans among your Walchok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walchok lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Walchok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Walchok in 1969 was 46, and 75 in 2002.

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