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Walzak Family History

Walzak 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: Waszak, Walczak, Walla, Malak, Salak, Walzer, Walas, Walek, Wolak

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Where is the Walzak family from?

You can see how Walzak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walzak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Walzak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Walzak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 25% of all the recorded Walzak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Walzak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walzak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Walzak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walzak. 46% of Walzak men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Walzak women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walzak were Machinist and Housework. .

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Baker
    8%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walzak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walzak 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Walzak. 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 246 military records available for the last name Walzak. For the veterans among your Walzak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walzak lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Walzak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Walzak in 1955 was 55, and 95 in 2004.

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