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Walatka Family History

Walatka 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: Salata, Sabatka, Latka, Waltke, Zapatka, Galaska, Kalata, Talaska

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Where is the Walatka family from?

You can see how Walatka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walatka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Walatka families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walatka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Walatka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walatka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walatka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walatka. 70% of Walatka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    70%
  • Miner
    30%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Walatka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walatka 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Walatka. 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 32 military records available for the last name Walatka. For the veterans among your Walatka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walatka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Walatka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Walatka in 1963 was 59, and 63 in 1997.

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