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Wahowiak Family History

Wahowiak 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: Wachowiak, Walkowiak, Janowiak, Warwick, Howick, Jaskowiak, Zahorik

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Wahowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahowiak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wahowiak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wahowiak. For the veterans among your Wahowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahowiak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Wahowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wahowiak in 1967 was 62, and 84 in 1997.

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