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Wachi Family History

Wachi 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: Machi, Wachs, Wach, Wacha, Chi, Bach, Sachs, Mach, Macho, Lach

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Where is the Wachi family from?

You can see how Wachi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wachi family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wachi's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Wachi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachi 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 33 census records available for the last name Wachi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachi 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Wachi. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wachi. For the veterans among your Wachi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Wachi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wachi in 1961 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachi 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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