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Waleck Family History

Waleck 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: Walek, Waldeck, Walbeck, Aleck, Walck, Fleck, Wack, Wale, Malek

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Where is the Waleck family from?

You can see how Waleck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waleck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waleck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Waleck families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Waleck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waleck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waleck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waleck ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Waleck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waleck 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Waleck. 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 19 military records available for the last name Waleck. For the veterans among your Waleck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waleck lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Waleck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Waleck in 1978 was 39, and 89 in 2001.

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