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Walaszek Family History

Walaszek 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: Valasek, Banaszek, Blazek, Walmsley, Lasek, Walzer, Walas, Walek

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Where is the Walaszek family from?

You can see how Walaszek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walaszek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Walaszek families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Walaszek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walaszek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walaszek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walaszek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walaszek. 78% of Walaszek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Walaszek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walaszek were Machinist and Sewer. .

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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
    78%
  • Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Sewer
    50%
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What Walaszek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Walaszek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walaszek 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Walaszek. 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 196 military records available for the last name Walaszek. For the veterans among your Walaszek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walaszek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Walaszek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Walaszek in 1955 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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