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Walus Family History

Walus Name Meaning

Polish (also Waluś): from a short form of the personal name Walenty (see Valentine ) or Walery (see Valerio ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Walas, Galus, Walls, Wales, Walts, Salus, Wall, Sales, Wass, Salas

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Where is the Walus family from?

You can see how Walus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Walus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Walus families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Walus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Walus families in 1880.
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What did your Walus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walus. 43% of Walus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Walus women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walus were Proprietor and Winder. .

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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
    43%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Winder
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walus 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Walus. 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 155 military records available for the last name Walus. For the veterans among your Walus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Walus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Walus in 1955 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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