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Walchuk Family History

Walchuk 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: Kowalchuk, Walch, Sawchuk, Walczak, Marchuk, Walck, Walcher, Walczyk

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Where is the Walchuk family from?

You can see how Walchuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walchuk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Walchuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Walchuk families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Walchuk's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Walchuk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walchuk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walchuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Walchuk. 46% of Walchuk men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Labourer
    19%
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What Walchuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Walchuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walchuk 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Walchuk. 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 50 military records available for the last name Walchuk. For the veterans among your Walchuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walchuk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Walchuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Walchuk in 1966 was 38, and 73 in 2003.

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