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Waaker Family History

Waaker 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: Walker, Wacker, Waker, Aaker, Baker, Marker, Asker, Anker, Waller

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Where is the Waaker family from?

You can see how Waaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waaker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waaker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waaker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waaker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Waaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waaker 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Waaker. 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 5 military records available for the last name Waaker. For the veterans among your Waaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waaker lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1977, in the United States, Waaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Waaker in 1975 was 62, and 91 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waaker 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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