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Walinsky Family History

Walinsky 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, Walinski, Wolinsky, Kalinsky, Galinsky, Kalinski, Malinski

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Where is the Walinsky family from?

You can see how Walinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walinsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Walinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Walinsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Walinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Walinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walinsky. 14% of Walinsky men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Walinsky women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walinsky were Junk Dealer and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Junk Dealer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Dancer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walinsky 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Walinsky. 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 90 military records available for the last name Walinsky. For the veterans among your Walinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walinsky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Walinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Walinsky in 1969 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

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