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Walejko Family History

Walejko 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: Walek, Walko, Waleski, Alejo, Waletzko, Zaleski, Kaneko, Valko, Wale

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Where is the Walejko family from?

You can see how Walejko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walejko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walejko family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Walejko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Walejko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walejko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Walejko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Walejko. 100% of Walejko 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Walejko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walejko 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Walejko. 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 20 military records available for the last name Walejko. For the veterans among your Walejko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walejko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Walejko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Walejko in 1966 was 73, and 70 in 2000.

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