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Waka Family History

Waka 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: Wada, Wake, Baka, Maka, Wyka, Waks, Wang, Hata, Pak, Kaba

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Where is the Waka family from?

You can see how Waka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Waka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Waka families living in New York. This was about 14% of all the recorded Waka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waka 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 Waka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waka. 100% of Waka women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Waka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waka 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Waka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Waka. For the veterans among your Waka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waka lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Waka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waka in 2000 was 82, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waka 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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