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Wokaty Family History

Wokaty 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: Conaty, Bohaty, Kay, Donat, Donato, Mowatt, Worth, Kato, Womack

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Where is the Wokaty family from?

You can see how Wokaty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wokaty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wokaty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wokaty families living in Texas. This was about 44% of all the recorded Wokaty's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Wokaty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wokaty 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 Wokaty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wokaty. 100% of Wokaty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wokaty women worked as a Labor.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Wokaty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Wokaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wokaty 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wokaty. 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 76 military records available for the last name Wokaty. For the veterans among your Wokaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wokaty lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Wokaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wokaty in 1953 was 50, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wokaty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wokaty 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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