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Waik Family History

Waik 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: Wack, Wasik, Wank, Wark, Naik, Waid, Walk, Haik, Wai, Paik

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Where is the Waik family from?

You can see how Waik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Waik families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Waik's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Waik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waik 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 225 census records available for the last name Waik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waik 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Waik. 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 23 military records available for the last name Waik. For the veterans among your Waik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waik lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Waik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waik in 1988 was 84, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waik 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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