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Waak Family History

Waak Surname Meaning

German: variant of Waack.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waak family from?

You can see how Waak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waak family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Waak families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Waak's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Waak families in 1891.
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What did your Waak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waak. 100% of Waak women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waak 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Waak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 188 military records available for the last name Waak. For the veterans among your Waak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waak lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Waak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waak in 1958 was 42, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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