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Walensa Family History

Walensa 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: Walenta, Valenza, Walen, Malena, Walega, Valenta, Wales, Sales

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Where is the Walensa family from?

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

What did your Walensa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Walensa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Walensa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walensa 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Walensa. 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 28 military records available for the last name Walensa. For the veterans among your Walensa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walensa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Walensa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Walensa in 1954 was 45, and 74 in 2001.

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