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Wakida Family History

Wakida 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: Takeda, Wada, Gaida, Canida, Woida, Warda, Weida, Kida, Waid, Maida

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Where is the Wakida family from?

You can see how Wakida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wakida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Wakida families living in Hawaii. This was about 79% of all the recorded Wakida's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Wakida families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wakida 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 Wakida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wakida. 43% of Wakida men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Mason
    29%
  • Cub Cane
    29%

What Wakida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Wakida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakida 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Wakida. 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 103 military records available for the last name Wakida. For the veterans among your Wakida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakida lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wakida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Wakida in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wakida

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakida 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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