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Walentowski Family History

Walentowski 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: Malinowski, Kalinowski, Walkowski, Malanowski, Falkowski, Tarnowski

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Where is the Walentowski family from?

You can see how Walentowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walentowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Walentowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Walentowski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Walentowski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Walentowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walentowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walentowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walentowski. 45% of Walentowski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Walentowski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walentowski were Woods Man and Clerk. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Woods Man
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Walentowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walentowski 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Walentowski. 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 42 military records available for the last name Walentowski. For the veterans among your Walentowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walentowski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Walentowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Walentowski in 1966 was 51, and 86 in 2004.

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