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Wakamoto Family History

Wakamoto Surname 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: Sakamoto, Nakamoto, Takamoto, Yamamoto, Okamoto, Takemoto, Hamamoto

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Where is the Wakamoto family from?

You can see how Wakamoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakamoto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wakamoto families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wakamoto's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Wakamoto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakamoto 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 Wakamoto ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Wakamoto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Wakamoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakamoto 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Wakamoto. 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 41 military records available for the last name Wakamoto. For the veterans among your Wakamoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakamoto lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wakamoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wakamoto in 1964 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakamoto 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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