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Wakano Family History

Wakano 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: Takano, Nakano, Kano, Nagano, Nakao, Catano, Asano, Varano, Marano

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Where is the Wakano family from?

You can see how Wakano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wakano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wakano family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wakano's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Wakano families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Wakano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakano 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Wakano. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wakano. For the veterans among your Wakano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakano lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wakano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wakano in 1966 was 38, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wakano 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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